Locked On Wizards - Daily Podcast On The Washington Wizards DEFENSE: Wizards' Tenacious Effort REVEALED | Will Dawkins' Vision FINALLY Coming to Life?
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Oct 15, 2025 Join Greg Finberg, a writer from Bullets Forever, as he shares insider insights on the Wizards' surprising preseason defensive improvements. Discussing standout performances, he highlights Cam Whitmore's clutch moments and Alex Sar's evolving role under the new roster strategy. With thoughts on veteran players CJ McCollum and Chris Middleton's impact, and the potential of rookie Will Riley, Greg analyzes whether the team's tenacity can translate into regular-season success. Will the Wizards finally make a playoff push?
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Defense Buy-In Over Box Score
- The Wizards' preseason defense shows strong effort and buy-in even if individual defenders are limited.
- Greg Finberg stresses effort and IQ as the clearest early indicators of defensive improvement.
Speed Can Hide Half-Court Woes
- Running in transition can mask half-court defensive deficiencies by creating easier offense.
- Finberg says the Wizards' youth and speed push them toward fast-break offense to offset half-court struggles.
Whitmore's Defensive Identity Emerging
- Cam Whitmore's defensive motor and physicality stood out in preseason with blocks and steals.
- Finberg sees Whitmore as a multi-positional defensive piece who thrives in transition and paint work.