Tomas Satoransky has been a steadying presence for the Wizards since John Wall went down for the season. Washington found out Monday that he’d miss the team’s meeting with the Pistons (personal reasons), and it forced another rotation adjustment against a team directly in competition for playoff positioning. Detroit got the better of the shorthanded Wizards on the night, dominating in the paint en route to a 121-112 victory in the Motor City.
Chasson Randle made his first career NBA start at the point in Satoransky’s absense (scoring five points in 18 minutes), but success hinged on winning down low.