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After a slow start to the 2015-16 season, the Washington Wizards are in prime position to make a solid run at a third-consecutive postseason appearance. Here are five reasons why they will make the playoffs this season.
5. Superstar John Wall
Credit: Getty Images5. Superstar John Wall
This season, Wall has posted stellar per-game averages of 19.8 points, 9.9 assists (3rd in NBA), 4.8 rebounds and two steals (7th in NBA), while making his third-consecutive All-Star appearance. A healthy Wall has his sights firmly set for mid-April.
4. Healthy Bradley Beal
Credit: Kim Klement-USA Today Sports4. Healthy Bradley Beal
After missing a large chunk of December and January due to injury, the 22-year-old Beal is back with a bang. Since resuming regular playing time, Beal has averaged 18 points, three rebounds and three assists. This bodes well for Washington's future.
3. Markieff Morris Trade
Credit: Getty Images3. Markieff Morris Trade
Since acquiring Morris in a Feb. 18 trade-deadline deal, Washington sports a respectable 4-2 record. With the team's latest win coming over the conference-leading Cavaliers, it's already apparent that Morris' presence is a major plus.
2. Major Injuries To Other Eastern Playoff-Contending Teams
Credit: Getty Images2. Major Injuries To Other Eastern Playoff-Contending Teams
With Chicago and Miami both reeling from recent injuries to All-Stars Chris Bosh, Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose, the door is wide-open for a team such as Washington to make a move up the conference standings.
1. Experience
Credit: Getty Images1. Experience
In the case of the Wizards, the old adage of there being no substitute for experience rings true. Washington came within a nano-second of forcing a Game 7 with Atlanta in the second round of the playoffs last season. The Wiz are battle tested.
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