And to understand what changed since then -- the Wizards have won nine of 13 games , and look suspiciously competent in the East -- it helps to start at rock bottom .
Even October 's measured optimism looked ridiculous by the end of November .
To understand what changed since then -- the Wizards have won nine of 13 games , and look suspiciously competent in the East -- it helps to start at rock bottom .
Even October 's measured optimism looked ridiculous by the end of November .