Washington Wizards: 5 takeaways from game 3 against Boston Celtics

Washington Wizards: 5 takeaways from Game 3 against Boston Celtics

By Randy Porga | May 6, 2017

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) and Celtics center Al Horford (42) defend in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball as Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defends in the first quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Wizards came away with an essential Game 3 win over the Boston Celtics,m 116-89.

The Washington Wizards once again put on an offensive clinic for the third game in a row against the Boston Celtics. Despite blowing early leads during Games 1 and 2, the Wizards finally held on through the finish. They handily controlled the entire game, outscoring the Celtics 39-17 in the first quarter and never trailing on the scoreboard. John Wall led the way and continues to make his mark leading this franchise.

However the bad blood continues to flow through both teams as the night was bombarded with technical fouls. Simply put, the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics seem to play like they hate each other.

It started when Kelly Oubre Jr. was on the receiving end of an offensive foul, then charged at Kelly Olynyk knocking him to the ground. From that point forward the attitude and physicality continued to boil as the Wizards outscored the Celtics in all four quarters.

Here are five takeaways from Game 3 as the Washington Wizards stay alive after trailing 0-2 in the series.