Scott Brooks was extremely critical of his team following an embarrassing loss on Friday.
The Washington Wizards lost at home to the Atlanta Hawks 103-97. Keep in mind that the Wizards are battling for a higher seed in the Eastern Conference standings entering the playoffs, while the Hawks are jockeying for a position in the draft lottery.
After the game, Brooks said their lack of passion was “embarrassing.”
Scott Brooks after the loss: "It’s embarrassing that we don’t play with the passion we need to play at.”
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) April 7, 2018
He also called his team selfish.
Brooks: "We're a selfish basketball team right now."
— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) April 7, 2018
John Wall did not play on Friday as he is working his way back from a knee injury. Bradley Beal took 24 shots, while none of the other starters attempted more than nine. There was a lot of one-on-one play, which contributed to the “selfish” tag from Brooks.
Washington has now lost four in a row. Losses at Houston and Cleveland were understandable, but dropping games to the Bulls and Hawks are not acceptable for a playoff team.
