The Washington Wizards “furious comeback that falls just short” loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night offers a kind of Rorschach test for fans of the team.
The Wizards outshot the Hawks 62.4% to 48.9% (effective field goal percentage), which is normally the best indicator of victory. The team that shoots better from the floor wins 78% of the time in the NBA.
If you’re a more optimistic sort, you probably felt encouraged that the team’s youngsters, Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija and Thomas Bryant hit shots and scored efficiently. Combined, they were 16-22 from the floor, and 6-10 from three-point range.