Wizards can't afford slipup vs. Pistons

The Washington Wizards don't want to rely on help from other teams to make the NBA's play-in tournament. The past 10 days have put them in a precarious position.

They have recorded just one victory during their past six games, but they will face the team they defeated -- the Detroit Pistons -- onTuesday night in Washington.

Washington, which fell 112-93 to the host Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, sits a half-game behind t