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Washington Wizards: 5 Early Season Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) defends during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) defends during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Mandatory Credit: Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Mandatory Credit: Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Wizards are on a 6-game winning streak at home

On the other hand, the Washington Wizards have won their last six home games. They are 10-6 at home this season.

In their most recent home win, the Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Dec. 26. John Wall and Bradley Beal played superb in the win. Wall scored 18 points and dished out 16 assists. It is the fourth game this season Wall has recorded more than 15 assists in a game.

Beal scored 22 points, dished out five assists and had four rebounds.

Beal is averaging a career-high 22.2 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game this season for the Wizards. His shot attempts as well as his confidence are up, which is a good thing for this young squad. He is attempting a career-high 7.1 three pointers a game.

The Wizards will need to find a way to channel their home-game energy onto the road. Gortat is averaging a double-double (11.1 points, 11.6 rebounds) this season, but it’s still not enough. They’ll need to add another piece or improve the bench, at the very least.

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