The 2005-06 Washington Wizards, led by head coach Eddie Jordan, finished the NBA regular season with a 42-40 record. This performance earned them the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Gilbert Arenas was the standout player, averaging 29.3 points per game, which ranked him fourth in the league for scoring. The team also featured key contributions from Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler, forming a strong offensive trio.
In the playoffs, the Wizards faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round. The series went to six games, with Washington ultimately losing 4-2. Despite being a competitive matchup, the Wizards struggled to contain LeBron James, who delivered clutch performances. Although the season ended in disappointment, the Wizards showcased a high-powered offense, setting the stage for future playoff appearances. The season remains notable for Arenas’s scoring prowess and the team’s competitive spirit in the challenging Eastern Conference.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-4
Washington Wizards Roster and Stats for 2005-06 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Gilbert Arenas | 80 | 29.3 | 3.5 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 36.9 | 6 | 34.0 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 43.5 |
| Antawn Jamison | 82 | 20.5 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 39.4 | 6 | 19.2 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 31.3 |
| Caron Butler | 75 | 17.6 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 34.2 | 6 | 18.5 | 10.5 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 21.4 |
| Antonio Daniels | 80 | 9.6 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 22.8 | 6 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 27.3 |
| Jarvis Hayes | 21 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 36.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brendan Haywood | 79 | 7.3 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 6 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Chucky Atkins | 28 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 35.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jared Jeffries | 77 | 6.4 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 32.0 | 6 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 14.3 |
| Etan Thomas | 71 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Donell Taylor | 51 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 23.5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Andray Blatche | 29 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 23.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Billy Thomas | 17 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Awvee Storey | 25 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 42.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Calvin Booth | 33 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Ruffin | 76 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 6 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Washington Wizards in the 2006 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Washington Wizards faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in a thrilling first-round matchup. Despite a valiant effort, the Wizards were edged out in six games, losing 4-2, as LeBron James showcased his emerging superstar status with clutch performances. Gilbert Arenas led Washington with explosive scoring, but it wasn't enough to counter Cleveland's rising force.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-86 | |
| Apr 25, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-84 | |
| Apr 28, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-96 | |
| Apr 30, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-96 | |
| May 03, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-120 | |
| May 05, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-113 |
Washington Wizards 2005-06 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2005-06 season for the Washington Wizards.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2005 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 99-96 | |
| Nov 04, 2005 | @ New York Knicks | W 86-75 | |
| Nov 05, 2005 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 87-79 | |
| Nov 09, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-97 | |
| Nov 11, 2005 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 137-96 | |
| Nov 12, 2005 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 110-95 | |
| Nov 15, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-99 | |
| Nov 17, 2005 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-98 | |
| Nov 19, 2005 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 89-83 | |
| Nov 22, 2005 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 108-105 | |
| Nov 23, 2005 | @ Orlando Magic | L 91-83 | |
| Nov 25, 2005 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 120-114 | |
| Nov 26, 2005 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 100-82 | |
| Nov 30, 2005 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 02, 2005 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-102 | |
| Dec 06, 2005 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 119-111 | |
| Dec 08, 2005 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-87 | |
| Dec 10, 2005 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 118-111 | |
| Dec 11, 2005 | @ Miami Heat | L 104-101 | |
| Dec 13, 2005 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 94-74 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-91 | |
| Dec 18, 2005 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-92 | |
| Dec 19, 2005 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 111-101 | |
| Dec 21, 2005 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 116-110 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 112-111 | |
| Dec 26, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 94-91 | |
| Dec 28, 2005 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 104-99 | |
| Dec 30, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | L 128-113 | |
| Jan 03, 2006 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 123-111 | |
| Jan 06, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-92 | |
| Jan 07, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-102 | |
| Jan 09, 2006 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-89 | |
| Jan 11, 2006 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 103-72 | |
| Jan 13, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 94-85 | |
| Jan 14, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-106 | |
| Jan 16, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-76 | |
| Jan 18, 2006 | @ Orlando Magic | L 106-98 | |
| Jan 20, 2006 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 110-99 | |
| Jan 22, 2006 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 93-82 | |
| Jan 25, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 89-87 | |
| Jan 27, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-79 | |
| Jan 28, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 107-97 | |
| Jan 31, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 84-79 | |
| Feb 01, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-112 | |
| Feb 04, 2006 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 98-85 | |
| Feb 06, 2006 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 94-82 | |
| Feb 08, 2006 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 129-124 | |
| Feb 10, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-89 | |
| Feb 12, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-97 | |
| Feb 13, 2006 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 97-96 | |
| Feb 15, 2006 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-97 | |
| Feb 21, 2006 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 90-78 | |
| Feb 24, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-94 | |
| Feb 25, 2006 | vs. New York Knicks | W 110-89 | |
| Feb 27, 2006 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-98 | |
| Mar 01, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 99-93 | |
| Mar 03, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-113 | |
| Mar 05, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 117-107 | |
| Mar 07, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 116-115 | |
| Mar 08, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 118-112 | |
| Mar 11, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-92 | |
| Mar 14, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 119-114 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 107-99 | |
| Mar 17, 2006 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 104-94 | |
| Mar 19, 2006 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 113-104 | |
| Mar 21, 2006 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 112-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2006 | @ Utah Jazz | W 109-97 | |
| Mar 25, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 116-101 | |
| Mar 27, 2006 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 116-98 | |
| Mar 28, 2006 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-84 | |
| Mar 31, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-103 | |
| Apr 01, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-99 | |
| Apr 04, 2006 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 108-91 | |
| Apr 07, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 114-101 | |
| Apr 08, 2006 | vs. Miami Heat | L 99-86 | |
| Apr 10, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-97 | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-97 | |
| Apr 14, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-101 | |
| Apr 16, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-92 | |
| Apr 18, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-103 | |
| Apr 19, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-80 |