The Wizards had swept the Raptors in the 2015 playoffs and then advanced to the second round where their progress was thwarted by the Atlanta Hawks. Paul Pierce left the team that summer, but conventional wisdom said a healthy John Wall and Bradley Beal (who proclaimed themselvs the best backcourt in the NBA), along with Otto Porter, Nene, Marcin Gortat, and the rest of the gang had all the tools to advance to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1979. Most importantly, coach Randy Wittman seemed to be free and clear of the proverbial hot seat.
Opening Statements 03: Wizards vs. Raptors — Two Teams Passing in the Night
