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What's Next For Wizards?

The Washington Wizards have some work to do.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates his three point shot against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates his three point shot against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards hold the league's longest losing streak at nine games after falling to the New York Knicks by 28 points in their latest matchup.

On the team's nine-game losing streak, the Wizards have lost by double digits in eight of those games. Five of the losses have come by more than 20 points, including the last two.

With three full rest days between their last game and next, the Wizards will have a chance to reset and take a step back, which could allow them the chance to get better.

“Between now and our next practice, looking at yourself in the mirror, watching film, being honest about what you can fix and change and then it's on the coaches to implement new things and change some stuff and it's on us to follow their directive,” Kispert said after the loss to the Knicks.

This doesn't necessarily mean that the Wizards need to win and snap their losing streak. Though it would be nice to get a win, the Wizards are looking to get their competitive edge back, something that hasn't been there in the last two games.

Seven of the next eight games for the Wizards come against playoff teams from a year ago, so there's a good chance this losing streak could continue to fester, but there's a difference between a competitive loss and a surefire blowout.

The Wizards know that there is likely going to be a lot of losing this season. They are prepared for it, but there's a way in which they want to lose, and they haven't been hitting those marks.

Hopefully a good practice or two can get this team centered and back on track to where it wants to be.

The Wizards face off against the Boston Celtics in their next game Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Capital One Arena.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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