2005–06 Washington Wizards season

2005–06 Washington Wizards season
Head coach Eddie Jordan
Owner(s) Raul Fernandez, Abe Pollin
Arena MCI Center
Results
Record 42–40 (.512)
Place Division: 2nd
Playoff finish Lost First Round
Local media
Television CSN Mid-Atlantic, UPN Washington
Radio ESPN 980
Washington Wizards seasons
< 2004–05 2006–07 >

The 2005-06 Washington Wizards season was the team's 45th in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 45-37 output from the previous season. They came up three games short of matching it, finishing 42-40, but qualified for the playoffs for the second straight season.[1]

Standings

Southeast Division
Team W L PCT. GB
Miami Heat 52 30 .634 —
Washington Wizards 42 40 .512 10
Orlando Magic 36 46 .439 16
Charlotte Bobcats 26 56 .317 26
Atlanta Hawks 26 56 .317 26

References

  1. ^ 2005-06 Washington Wizards
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