The NBA had a very intriguing matchup between two streaking teams on Monday night.
Don’t look at the top of the standings. This was a duel for the bottom of the barrel.
The Wizards brought a nine-game losing streak to Detroit on Monday. The Pistons had been drowning in even more misery, looking to end a 13-game slide. Washington won the game with ease as Detroit matched the longest losing streak in its franchise history.
While teams have only played about 20 percent of their schedules, it’s tough to imagine either club overcoming its awful start and challenging for a play-in spot.
They’re not the only franchises in danger of a “going nowhere” season. The Bulls have done little to dispel the notion that they need a major rebuild. They entered the week with only one fewer loss than those floundering Wizards and Pistons.
The Hornets have only won a handful of games and LaMelo Ball had to depart early in their last game due to an ankle injury.
Over in the West, Victor Wembanyama mania has died down. The Spurs have dropped 12 straight despite the addition of the highly-touted rookie.
The Grizzlies, saddled by injuries and awaiting the return of Ja Morant from suspension, have only one fewer loss than San Antonio. The Trail Blazers were expected to struggle after trading Damian Lillard and that’s been the case so far, as they’ve won only four games.
The Jazz, mainly due to a soft defense, have also gotten off to a very slow start.
That brings us to our topic of the day: Considering what’s happened in the first two months of the season, which teams do you believe will finish with the worst records in each conference? Do you think any of the above-mentioned teams can turn things around and make the postseason?
Please take to the comments section to weigh on this topic. We look forward to your input.
You have to be hard up to want to watch Pistons vs Wizards like damn.
Even I’m not that basketball-hungry, lmao. It would be like a Benny Hill sketch.
Detroit is likely to finish last. They are playing for a top 2 pick. I think they keep putting Hayes out there in an effort to showcase him for a trade, but also helps them lose. Bojan and Morris being hurt all year wasn’t probably part of the plan tho.
I don’t really think any of the mentioned teams will make a playoff spot. Maybe, *maybe* the Jazz could figure things out and grab the 10th seed for the play-in, but outside of them, I don’t see much hope. Morant’s return for the Grizzlies will be welcome for their fans, but I don’t see them as a winning team even with him. Too many injuries at this point.
Who’s tall? U-taH!!!!! We shall be the 8th seed. Believe it
Detroit will have the worst record, but Washington has the least talented roster.