NBA Power Rankings: OKC Thunder and peers jockey for position
142. . 30-44. Previous: 21st. Washington Wizards. 23. team
It’s not a surprise the Wizards struggled on the glass this season. Early in the campaign, they lost Dwight Howard with back issues and while Thomas Bryant has showcased potential their frontcourt remains problematic.
At issue for this squad as they enter another offseason with little wiggle room in their salary situation. Certainly, even with John Wall expected to miss the entirety of next season the Wizards still offer offensive prowess. Case in point the Wizards boast the fifth most assists per game (even without John Wall in the mix). But, unless they can rebound and defend another season of mediocre results will be forthcoming. The elephant in the room is whether General Manager Ernie Grunfeld lasts through another year with this team underperforming. (Since writing this Grunfeld has been fired).
Schedule particulars:
Tankathon rank for schedule strength of remaining games: 26th
Games Remaining: 8 | Home: 3 | Road: 5
- Versus top 10 offenses: three
- Versus top 10 defenses: three
- Games facing teams over .500: four
- Last 10 games: 3-7
- Streak: Lost four
- Back to back sets: three
Key Stats:
Offensive Rating: 14th (110.2)
Defensive Rating: 27th (112.7)
Net Differential: 25th (-2.5)
Record: 11th in EC
Home: 22-16| Road: 8-28| Back to back sets: 12
Versus the East: 19-30 | Versus the West: 11-14
Week 23, 0-4: Lost Jazz, @Bulls, Nuggets, Heat
On tap for week 24: vs. @Lakers, @Suns, @Jazz, @Nuggets