The Washington Wizards were on the opposing side of a historic contest. In that game, Miami Heat center and three-time NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, making it the second-highest scoring game in NBA history. As the Wizards’ tank is finally coming to an end, Washington fans are being dragged through the mud one more time on the way out the door. Unfortunately for them, Adebayo’s historic night is just the beginning of what could become a VERY long stretch of hard-to-watch basketball. If having 83 scored on you isn’t bad enough, the Wizards’ remaining schedule is a brutal reminder that it won’t get any better.
Don’t Expect It To Get Any Easier For The Washington Wizards
The Duality Of Washington’s Season
What a roller coaster season it’s been for the organization and its fans. It’s been a real fork in the road for just about everyone associated with the Wizards.
On one side, the season has been filled with hype. Washington traded for two major All-Star talents in Trae Young and Anthony Davis. The young core of Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, and Kyshawn George has emerged as some of the best young players in the league. Other players like Will Riley and Julian Reese have exploded onto the scene relatively recently. On top of it all, the Wizards looked primed to keep their lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Washington will have even more young talent heading to D.C in just a few months.
On the other side, Washington’s season to this point has led them to have more questions than answers. Bub Carrington and Bilal Coulibaly both seem to be on the fence for a long-term spot moving forward. Fans have called for Brian Keefe’s pink slip to be filed after playing confusing lineups and mishandling minutes. Injuries to Sarr, Cam Whitmore, Johnson, and several others have caused developmental setbacks. In the midst of all the hype, no one can ignore the fact that Washington is sitting in the bottom-10 in just about every single statistical category while holding a horrid 16-48 record.
The end of the season couldn’t get here any quicker. The future is right there, and the light at the end of the tunnel continues to get brighter and brighter. However, the remaining 18 games this season may be the toughest stretch of the campaign. So buckle up, because it’s going to get much worse before it gets better.
Wizards Remaining Schedule
Mar 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) warms up against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
After being on the wrong end of such a historic night, it’s hard to believe it could get much worse. Let’s be the devil’s advocate. According to Tankathon, Washington owns the third hardest remaining schedule across the NBA. They will play 14 games against opponents who are currently in the postseason running. Those games include three more contests against the Heat, a back-to-back against the Detroit Pistons, and away games against the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. They will also face the reigning NBA Champions and currently atop league standings, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In total, the Wizards will play seven games against either conference’s top four teams. Six of their remaining opponents are top 10 in offensive rating, and four teams sit inside the top five for defensive rating. The Wizards are already 4-21 against their remaining opponents. How much worse could it get? There is an outside chance that Washington could lose every single game for the rest of the year.
The Last Word
18 games to go, and every single one will be a brutal reminder of just how bad the current team is. The next era of Washington Wizards basketball is just a few months away, but fans will not get out unscathed. Keep an eye on the scores, but don’t check the stat sheet.
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