NBA Playoff Power Rankings: Are The Washington Wizards For Real?
Apr 24, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) and Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrate after their game against the Toronto Raptors in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 106-99, and lead the series 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
In our latest edition of NBA Playoff Power Rankings, we examine whether the Washington Wizards are for real
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An argument could be made that the Washington Wizards have looked like the most impressive team in the Eastern Conference. It’s been a weird start to the NBA playoffs.
The Wizards are one of three teams still undefeated in the NBA playoffs. They’re tied with the Warriors at 5-0 through their first handful of games in the playoffs. The most impressive thing, perhaps, is that the Wizards have picked up in the second round where they left off in the first.
Washington picked up a Game 1 victory (on the road) against the Atlanta Hawks. Not only did they steal homecourt advantage, but they also sent a message. The Washington Wizards are for real.
They’re dangerous and are willing to prove that to anyone that’s willing to listen.
Who’s still in: Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies
Who’s out: Boston Celtics, New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs,Dallas Mavericks
Here are this week’s NBA Playoff Power Rankings.
16. Toronto Raptors, L, First Round to WAS
15. Boston Celtics, L, First Round To CLE
14. New Orleans Pelicans, L, First Round To GS
Next: Portland Trail Blazers