So, our optimistic views about the playoffs have officially died.
The Washington Wizards had a very small opportunity to make the NBA Playoffs and they controlled their own destiny on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons. If they lost, their chances of making the playoffs were over and the Pistons would secure a spot.
Despite a comeback in the second half, the Wizards did not have enough firepower to close it out with John Wall sidelined.
Markieff Morris scored 20 points in the third quarter and finished the game with 29 points and seven rebounds.