The Detroit Pistons nearly overcame the absence of numerous starters and second unit players on Tuesday. The final result was another loss, their ninth in a row.
They'll look to end the slide when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.
Their home game against Washington was tied inthe final minute, but the Pistons allowed two costly offensive rebounds and the Wizards won 119-117 on Daniel Gafford's putback at the buzzer.
It was Detroit's sixth loss by six or fewer points during the current skid.
"Everyone looks at the last play, but there were a lot of plays before that," Pistons coach Dwane Casey said.