Coach Stan Van Gundy lamented a lack of bench production in a November loss to the Washington Wizards, previewing what would become a troubling trend the playoff-hopeful Detroit Pistons set out to reverse before the trade deadline.
Desperate to spark a postseason push, the Wizards added the volatile Markieff Morris.
A day after both teams made significant moves, the visiting Pistons look to avoid a season high-tying fourth straight defeat Friday night when the Wizards go after their second consecutive victory to begin a stretch of three games in as many nights.