The Washington Wizards will be playing more than 82 games in the 2013-14 NBA season.
The combination of an improved roster, internal development and a weaker Eastern Conference will propel the Wizards to their first NBA playoff berth since 2008.
What Happened Last Season?
4-28.
That was the Washington Wizards' record Jan. 6 of this year, following a 99-71 loss to the eventual champion Miami Heat. It was not looking good for the Wizards, to say the least. The Eastern Conference cellar-dweller was last in the NBA in scoring and shooting.
Then star point guard John Wall came back.
All of a sudden, the Wizards were competitive and played .500 ball (25-25) over their last 50 games. That record, extrapolated over the entire season, would've gotten them the eighth seed in the playoffs.
With an overall record of 29-53 in 2012-13, many will overlook the Wizards' chances at the playoffs next year.
But that would be foolish.
Why will the Wizards make the playoffs next year? Let's lo ...
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Why the Washington Wizards Will Make the NBA Playoffs in 2013-14
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