2004–05 Washington Wizards season

2004–05 Washington Wizards season
Head coach Eddie Jordan
Arena MCI Center
Results
Record 45–37 (.549)
Place Division: 2nd
Playoff finish Lost Conference Semifinals
Washington Wizards seasons
< 2003–04 2005–06 >

The 2004-05 Washington Wizards season was the team's 44th in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 25-57 output from the previous season. They bested it by twenty games, finishing 45-37, and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons.[1]

Standings

Southeast Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div
y-Miami Heat 59 23 .720 – 35–6 24–17 15–1
x-Washington Wizards 45 37 .549 14 29–12 16–25 10–6
Orlando Magic 36 46 .439 23 24–17 12–29 6–10
Charlotte Bobcats 18 64 .220 41 14–27 4–37 7–9
Atlanta Hawks 13 69 .159 46 9–32 4–37 2–14

References

  1. ^ 2004-05 Washington Wizards
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