As the Washington Wizards return home to the Verizon Center Friday night, all the momentum is in their favor with a commanding 2-0 lead over the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the NBA playoffs. John Wall and Bradley Beal have been outstanding as a 1-2 backcourt tandem and combined for 54 points in Game 2.
Raptors vs. Wizards, 2015 NBA playoffs: Game time, TV schedule and how to watch online
The Raptors have to turn things around on the boards to have any hopes of a series comeback against the upstart Wizards.
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In both games, the Wizards dominated the glass, and those extra possessions proved invaluable considering the difficulty that lies in winning two road playoff games in a row. Toronto faces a near must-win with the numbers going firmly in favor of Washington after it stole home court.
Kyle Lowry has to be more efficient than in his Game 2 effort. He was only 3-of-10 and managed four assists in 27 minutes. DeMar DeRozan will continue to be a focal point, who has to play even bigger on the road in order to give his team a chance at a comeback.
Marcin Gortat and Nene have been beasts inside, and the duo combined for 17 rebounds in Game 2. If they continue to dominate in that fashion, it's hard to imagine the Raptors having any real shot at taking two games on the road.
Here’s how to watch:
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2
Online: WatchESPN
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