The Washington Wizards have turned things around. After sputtering through the final month of the season, they looked like a team primed for a quick playoff exit. But after three wins over the Toronto Raptors thanks to a stingy defense and John Wall and Paul Pierce elevating their play, the Wizards look every bit like a team that could challenge the Atlanta Hawks for a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Raptors vs. Wizards, NBA playoffs 2015: Game time, TV schedule and how to watch online
The Washington Wizards look to complete the sweep at home Sunday against the Toronto Raptors.
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But first, they have to take care of business one more time against the Raptors.
After shocking the Raptors by winning the first two games in Toronto, the Wizards overcame a strong start from the Raptors and held on down the stretch to win Game 3, 106-99.
Wall has been phenomenal in the series, outplaying Raptors All-Star starter Kyle Lowry on both ends of the court. He had 19 points and 15 assists in Game 3 while controlling the offense and making impossible plays. If he continues to drive to the hoop at will, the Wizards shouldn't need to return north of the border for Game 4.
The Raptors have had no answer against the Wizards' defense. Lowry has struggled mightily -- he's 10-for-42 from the field in the series -- because he cannot penetrate against the swarming defense. DeMar DeRozan did his best to help the Raptors pull off a win in Game 3, scoring 32 points, but one player can rarely win a playoff game by himself.
Unless the Raptors can figure out a way to find holes in this Wizards’ defense, this series should be done on Sunday.
Here’s how to watch:
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Online: TNT Overtime
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