Washington Wizards: 5 Takeaways At The All-Star Break

The Washington Wizards are third in the Eastern Conference despite a slow start to the season. Here are five takeaways during the All-Star Break.

The Washington Wizards are 34-21 in the Eastern Conference after starting the season 16-16 entering the month of January. Since then, they are 18-5 and have won 15 of their last 17 games. Currently, they are on a four-game winning streak.

The Wizards are 24-7 at home with one of the best starting lineups in the NBA. They took the Cleveland Cavaliers to overtime back on Feb. 6 before losing 140-135, snapping a 17-game home winning streak. They rank seventh in the league in points per game (108.1) and 12th in opponent points per game (105.3). As the season has progressed, however, they continue to improve their all-around numbers.

Washington so far has made 11.6 three pointers per game in the month of February. They made a team-high 15 three-pointers in their last game before the All-Star Break against the Indiana Pacers. Their average as a team this season is nine per game. As they’ve made more three-point shots, they’ve won more games.

The Washington Wizards have become a selfless team and it’s showed in their assists per game average as well. They are averaging 25.2 assists as a team in the last two months, showing first-year head coach Scott Brooks has a good young core of talent on his hands.

With 27 games left in the season and John Wall in his fourth All-Star game, the Wizards are on the verge of their first 50-win season since 1979. To do that, they just need to win 16 games.

Here are five takeaways for the Washington Wizards at the All-Star Break.