John Wall watches the throne. The Washington Wizards have been on fire of late, winning seven straight and 11 of 12 to rocket up the Eastern Conference standings. Over the last three weeks, only one team (the league-leading Golden State Warriors) has boasted a more explosive offense than Scott Brooks' Wizards, and only three (the likewise surging Miami Heat, the Dubs and the forever crushing San Antonio Spurs) have fielded a stingier defense.