Anthony Davis has voiced his frustration with the Washington Wizards after their fourth consecutive defeat, claiming the team is failing to meet basic defensive standards.
The Wizards fell 122-111 to the Detroit Pistons despite Davis producing an outstanding 44-point, 13-rebound performance.
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Washington had started the 2026-27 campaign with a 4-3 record but has since slipped to 4-7 following a four-game losing streak.
Anthony Davis highlights Washington Wizards’ defensive problems
Davis did not hold back when asked what had gone wrong during the team’s recent run of defeats.
“Everything, everything, everything… We’re not playing any defense… We’re not rebounding. We’re giving up open threes, fouling, and not guarding the ball. Everything,” Davis said, via Wizards Central’s Greg Finberg.
The comments reflect Washington’s struggles at both ends of the floor. The Wizards rank 23rd in the NBA for rebounds per game, averaging 42.0, while their offensive rating is also 23rd in the league.
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Despite adding Davis, Trae Young and No. 1 draft pick AJ Dybantsa during an aggressive offseason, Washington has struggled to find consistency.
Davis has been one of the few bright spots, averaging 25.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists across nine appearances. He is shooting 53.3% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range.
However, head coach Brian Keefe has remained optimistic about the team’s ability to improve.
“We’re a new team. We’re growing and learning. We have to take all this evidence that we have, use it, look at it, and teach and coach,” Keefe said. “Those are things we’re doing. We just have to build it more consistently.”
Keefe believes Washington must continue developing its identity rather than allowing the recent results to derail its progress.
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He has also pointed to the importance of getting to the free-throw line, noting that the Wizards average 30.5 attempts in wins compared to 22 in defeats.
Washington still has time to turn its season around, but Davis’ comments underline the urgency of addressing its defensive issues before the losing run becomes even more damaging.
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