142. <p>The Washington Wizards had a great opportunity against the Indiana Pacers to prove that they were indeed serious about their push for the playoffs. And even though their one-point loss to the Pacers doesn’t mean that they aren’t going to make the playoffs, it certainly doesn’t bode well for a team that needs every win, especially against fringe playoff teams ahead of them in the standings, it can get right now.</p>
<p>Washington, though, is still within striking distance of both the Pacers (7th) and Bulls (8th). They also have one of the easiest remaining schedules of the Eastern Conference teams vying for a playoff spot. As long as <strong><a href=. (30-32). Previous: 16th. Washington Wizards. 18. team