Washington Wizards

Many of these teams are injury-ridden, and are in Play-In territory despite great talent and expectations. Time isn't their friend.

Who's performing well on both ends of the floor in close games? The Suns, Warriors, Bucks, and Grizzlies are, among other unlikely squads.

The Wizards are a little late, but are meeting the expectations of preseason prospect. Their streak has put their hot offense on display.

The East is wide open, and the Southeast has some teams that could possibly earn home court advantage in the first round.

Beal has denied reports of wanting out, and now the Wizards are crawling back to play-in tourney zone.