NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Golden State Warriors

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Nov 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) pleads with referee Derrick Stafford (9) during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 109-102. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

142. Things are probably not as bleak for the Washington Wizards as this ranking would make it seem, but things aren’t great for Washington either. In D.C., Bradley Beal has found the injury bug once again and John Wall still seems unable to bring the team along with him as he continues to excel in his nightly solo acts. Beal came up big with 42 points against the Phoenix Suns, but the fact remains that they still needed a 7-0 run in the final moments of the game to get a home victory over the lowly Suns. Scott Brooks hasn’t done much to quiet the crowd that suspects him to be one of the main reasons that the Oklahoma City Thunder were unable to win an NBA championship despite having Kevin Durant, James Harden, Serge Ibaka, and Russell Westbrook on the same team. Brooks’ elementary offense isn’t going to set the league on fire, but he’s been really good for the Wizards on the other end. The Thunder were consistently a top five to top ten team in regards to defense while Brooks was in charge. At 4-9 the season isn’t lost just yet for the Wizards, but they are going to need to find a way to consistently play their best basketball if they want a shot at being part of the playoffs this year.. (4-9). Previous: . Washington Wizards. 29. team

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