"Ernie Grunfeld offered his first extended comments since dismissing Flip Saunders and replacing him with Randy Wittman, explaining the direction and the plan in a lengthy telephone interview, but he also expressed his enthusiasm for how the team has played over the past four games.

The Wizards have claimed two victories over Charlotte since the move – matching the win total of the first 17 games – and have had the 10th toughest strength of schedule in their past 10 games. "