NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 5 Edition: It’s A 7-11 Kind Of Week
By Phil Watson
Dec 2, 2013; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards small forward Trevor Ariza (1) dribbles as Orlando Magic shooting guard Arron Afflalo (4) defends during the second half at the Verizon Center. The Wizards defeated the Magic 98 – 80. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
17. Washington Wizards (9-9)
Last Week: 2-1
Previous Ranking: 19
Back To Break Even: The last time the Wizards were at .500 this late in the season was 2007-08, when they were also 9-9 en route to a 43-39 playoff season, the last time Washington was in the playoffs.
The Week That Was: The Wizards lost at Indiana 93-73 on Friday, beat the Hawks 108-101 on Saturday and beat the Magic 98-80 on Monday.
The Numbers: 44.8% FG, 49.1% 3FG (1st), 72.2% FT, 93 PPG (t-27th)
The Opponents: 42.6% FG (t-3rd), 35.2% 2FG, 85.5% FT, 91.3 PPG (t-2nd)
The Leaders: Trevor Ariza 20.7 ppg, Nene 9 rpg (2 games), John Wall 11.3 apg, Wall 2 spg, Nene 2 bpg, Ariza 21-for-33 (63.6%) FG, Ariza 11-for-16 (68.8%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Nene 9-for-24 (37.5%) FG, Wall 4-for-12 (33.3%) 3FG