The competitive portion of the Wizards 2020-21 season isn’t over, but the end is visible from here. At 2-8, they’re tied with the Detroit Pistons for the league’s worst record despite playing the NBA’s 7th easiest schedule. In strength of schedule adjusted scoring margin, they rank 25th.
The Wizards thought they’d be able rely on an elite offense — they rank 11th. Decent, but well short of the top-shelf attack they would need to overcome their defense, which ranks 27th. Only the ineptitude of the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves has kept them out of the basement for a second straight season.