The Washington Wizards had a real opportunity to get above .500 on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics. Instead, they’re back below average. Normally, this loss wouldn’t hurt. After all, we’ve become accustomed to seeing the Wizards lose to the Celtics — who beat Washington twice already this season.
But tonight’s loss was different. Why? Because it was completely avoidable.
The win was in the bag, but Randy Wittman took it out and chucked it. Coach Wittman has been solid this season — he’s changed the offensive system and his star players are having career seasons — but he was brutal tonight.