Are the Washington Wizards for real?
After stumbling through a poor start following an underperforming season last year, it seemed the Wizards were headed for another forgettable year. Now they're talking about playoffs and home-court advantage. Twelve straight home wins has Washington a heady 21-19 and thinking big.
This can't be real.
Verizon Center is suddenly an advantage, despite ranking 25th in NBA attendance. After beating Portland, 120-101, Jan. 16, the Wizards matched their longest home win streak since 15 straight in 1989. As in, before many of the players were born.
