The Washington Wizards started the fourth quarter of their 101-87 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night with a seven-point lead that ballooned to nine, their biggest of the night, 2 minutes 17 seconds into the period.
The lead came thanks to a 17-2 run.
They also began the quarter with John Wall and Bradley Beal, their two leading scorers, on the bench, and Wall believes that was a decision that doomed Washington in what became a historically dreadful six-point quarter.
"I feel like we can't have me and Brad sitting," said Wall, who finished with 14 points on 6 for 18 shooting, with six assists, five rebounds and four turnovers.
"That's just my opinion.
Coach makes the decision he feels is best for us.
I just feel like one of us has to be in in that situation because when you're on the road, this is the time when you can step on them.'