D.C. rising: How the Washington Wizards became the hottest team in the East The Wizards are 22-9 since Dec. 1, which leads the entire Eastern Conference. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2jZzxUu Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates with guard Bradley Beal after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Verizon Center.