A strong fourth quarter helped the Washington Wizards get by the Milwaukee Bucks 107-102 on Monday night in Verizon Center. Here are three takeaways from the win for the 14-16 Wizards:
1. Extra, extra. Milwaukee’s roster was assembled with length as the target. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the most extreme example, a 6-foot-11 Greek with a 7-foot-3 wingspan. John Henson is also 6-foot-11 and even more stretched, with an 7-foot-5 wingspan. Even shooting guard Tony Snell is elongated, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard with a 6-foot-11.5 wingspan. When the Bucks send the majority of this group to one side of the defensive floor in a strongside overload, it can easily lead to turnovers, fastbreak points, and, eventually, opponent humiliation.