Without John Wall for likely the rest of the season, the Wizards suddenly have a major problem in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the Hawks.
Hawks vs. Wizards, 2015 NBA playoffs: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Atlanta has struggled for stretches of both games, but Washington is now without their best player.
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In Game 1, Washington surged back from a double-digit second half lead to beat the suddenly cold-shooting Hawks 104-98. Wall scored 18 and dished out 13 assists, but suffered five fractures to his hand and wrist after a hard baseline fall.
The series' opening win gives Washington home court advantage, but without their best player, their chances against the 60-win Hawks seems slim to none. Things weren't easy for Atlanta in Game 2, but they still capitalized in Wall's absence even as his replacement Ramon Sessions had the playoff game of his life with 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting.
To take a 2-1 series lead, Washington will need huge performances from Bradley Beal and Paul Pierce, plus some quality bench contributions. But Wall's the pulse of the Wizards' offense and almost as good on the other end, too, so replacing him is a next to impossible task.
Still, there’s enough intrigue, plus the possibility of PLAYOFF SESSIONS, that you really should watch. Here’s how.
Time: 5 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Online: WatchESPN
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