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NBA Player Power Rankings: Can Anyone Overthrow the Leader?

By Greg Chin

Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Phoenix Suns guard Isaiah Thomas (3) in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

11. John Wall (Washington Wizards)

The Washington Wizards are on a downward spiral, having lost all of their last four games. The logjam for the 2-4 spots on the Eastern Conference is making for an interesting second half of the season, as the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Wizards are all within two games of each other.

Despite the slump, John Wall has been playing quite well. He had two games with 24 or more points, and is averaging 10.3 assists per game this week. His one poor performance came against the Charlotte Hornets, where he shot 4-of-14 from the floor, and had four turnovers as well.

A pattern is starting to show with the Wizards: they suffer when Wall isn’t shooting well, and have lost their last two games where Wall shoots below 35 percent from the field. It’s a recurring problem that has been brought up on multiple occasions this season. Hopefully Wall fixes his shooting woes in time for the playoffs.

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