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Washington Wizards Search For Answers After Blown Lead In Game 1

By Randy Porga

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks walks on the court during a timeout in the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks walks on the court during a timeout in the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks walks on the court during a timeout in the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Wizards were left in poor condition following the ending of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. Now they are left searching for answers after blowing a 17-point lead.

The Washington Wizards started out Sunday afternoon’s Game 1 quite well on the road at the TD Garden against the Boston Celtics. In fact, the Wizards had something more impressive than just a 16-0 run to start the game.

The defense would hold off the Celtics to their first field goal until the 6:42 mark during the first quarter, and did not allow the Celtics to muster a single rebound until 5:57 was remaining in the first quarter.

John Wall finished the night with a double-double of 20 points and 16 assists, and Bradley Beal lead the way with 27 points.

The Washington Wizards had a firm grip on the Boston Celtics, but seemingly collapsed after outscoring them 38-24 in the first quarter. Lets take a look at where the Washington Wizards fell short and how they lost Game 1.