The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., and are a member of the Eastern Conference of the NBA. The franchise was established in 1961 and has since become a prominent team in the league. The Wizards have played home games at the Capital One Arena since 1997, which is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. an arena they share with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Georgetown University men's basketball team.
The Wizards were originally known as the Chicago Packers and played in the NBA from 1961 to 1963. The team then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and became the Baltimore Bullets. The Bullets played in Baltimore from 1963 to 1973. In 1973, the team moved to Washington, D.C., and became the Washington Bullets. The team changed its name to the Washington Wizards in 1997.
The Wizards have several rivalries with other NBA teams. Their most notable rivalry is with the Philadelphia 76ers. The two teams have met in the playoffs four times, with the 76ers winning three of the series. The Wizards also have rivalries with the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Wizards have won one NBA championship, in 1978. The team has also won four division titles, in 1975, 1978, 1979, and 1984. The Wizards have made the playoffs 49 times, most recently in 2021.
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