Washington Times · Apr 9, 2018
Brooks says slumping Wizards sticking with the starters for now
Washington Wizards’ John Wall drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)For all the changes the Wizards can make to snap out of their recent funk, tweaking the starting lineup will not be one of them.
Wizards coach Scott Brooks downplayed the idea of dramatically altering his starting five, in order to make a statement. Brooks’s frustration reached a tipping point Friday after a 103-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, telling reporters he needed to find five guys willing to play.