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Why The Washington Wizards Will Make The Playoffs

By Justin Rowan

Mar 17, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Washington Wizards won 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Washington Wizards won 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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After trending in the right direction for two years, the Washington Wizards took a step back last season and missed the playoffs. But things should turn around next season.

Mar 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to move the ball during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Verizon Center. Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Washington Wizards 132-129 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to move the ball during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Verizon Center. Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Washington Wizards 132-129 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Wizards headed into their 2015-16 campaign feeling pretty good about where they were on the path to contention.

Having lost to the Atlanta Hawks in a tightly contended second-round matchup, it seemed reasonable to predict that they would have a legitimate shot at an Eastern Conference Finals berth should they benefit from internal growth, as well as a boost to their bench from additions like Alan Anderson, Gary Neal and Jared Dudley.

Unfortunately things did not pan out last season. The Wizards missed the playoffs as the season was defined by head scratching losses and injuries.

The team had seemingly given up on its coaching staff and with Bradley Beal and Nene Hilario missing significant time, the team was just stretched too thin.

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That being said, the Wizards appear primed for a bounce-back season heading into next year. The turnover both with the roster and coaching staff appear to have this team pointed in the right direction.

With that in mind, let’s look at the main reasons to expect Washington back in the playoff picture next season.

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