Wizards: 3 Takeaways From Road Win Over Phoenix Suns
Bench Play Offsets Slumping Porter
Since the All-Star break, the Wizards have found ways to win by utilizing their bench players, old and new. It seems with some new blood in the rotation, guys on the bench have figured out new roles as well.
Bench play continues to offset the slumping play of forward Otto Porter Jr. as well. He shot 1-for-6 against Phoenix and was 0-for-1 from three. Porter is shooting 36.4 percent from the floor and 27.3 percent from three since the All-Star Break ended.
Despite allowing 53 fast-break points and 30 points off turnovers, the Washington Wizards are still finding ways to get wins. With 65 bench points to the Suns’ 40 points off the bench, the Wizards got away with a win in this one.
But with the playoffs approaching they’ll need to start getting Porter going sooner rather than later.
Remember when everyone said Otto Porter was a bust & a bad draft pick? Patience is everything. 5 1st quarter threes! pic.twitter.com/0iWujvMuFJ
— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) February 17, 2017
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Porter just needs to produce when given the opportunity. He has made five or more three pointers in six games so far this season. With this road trip just getting started, look for him to find his rhythm along with the rest of the team.