NBA Teams Making the Postseason Hunt Interesting

Feb 19, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball as Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) and Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) defend in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 98-86. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 21, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives as center Marcin Gortat (13) makes a pick against Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Wizards

Record: 35-35

Last 10: 5-5

Current Seed: No. 10

Current Streak: Won 5

John Wall has been tremendous, Marcin Gortat has been solid, and that’s the extent of why the Washington Wizards aren’t irrelevant. That may seem harsh, but Wall has taken this team onto his back and led it to significant overachievement.

Need proof? Try this:

Washington improves to 26-19 when John Wall has 10+ assists. It's 9-16 when he doesn't.
— Maxwell Ogden (@MaxwellOgden) March 22, 2016

Simply put, the Wizards have been living and dying by what Wall has provided them with in 2015-16.

When Wall distributes at least 10 assists, Washington has a win percentage that translates to a 47-35 season record. When he fails to, that record drops to 9-16, which converts to a rounded up mark of 30-52 over 82 games.

Fortunately for the Wizards, Bradley Beal is somewhat healthy and thriving again.

Washington needs Beal, as well as the resurgent Nene Hilario and Markieff Morris, to continue to provide steady production. Wall has proven himself to be more than capable of leading Washington through this brutal season, but he needs help.

For those left wondering whether or not Wall is an NBA superstar, note that he’s averaging 21.2 points, 10.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.5 3-point field goals made since December 1.

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