WASHINGTON, DC — FEBRUARY 6:Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the first half of the game between the Washington Wizards and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, February 6, 2017. It underscored something anyone who was watched the Wizards this season knows all too well: They remain a player or two short of being a true contender. Washington’s starting five of John Wall, Bradley Beal, Otto Porter Jr., Morris and Marcin Gortat has been among the best lineups in the league this season. Washington is 29th in bench scoring — which showed as its backups contributed just 16 of the 135 points the Wizards scored Monday night. Monday night proved the Wizards belong in the conversation for being the team best suited to challenge James and his Cavaliers.

Source: Washington Post February 07, 2017 22:18 UTC