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Washington Wizards: 5 Crucial Players To Force Game 7

By Josh Wilson

May 13, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman (center) talks with guard John Wall (2) and forward Paul Pierce (34) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 82-81. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman (center) talks with guard John Wall (2) and forward Paul Pierce (34) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 82-81. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 11, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the fourth quarter in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Hawks won 106-101, and tied the series at 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots the ball over Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the fourth quarter in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Hawks won 106-101, and tied the series at 2-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal has done a lot for the Wizards this year, and even more so in the playoffs. Although Wall is the lead dog in the guard slot, Beal has been important in conjunction with Wall. Even more, he’s been important to the team on his own in the two games that Wall was out with his injury.

Beal scored 34 points in Game 4 while Wall was out, and also went 4-for-8 from the three-point line. Although the Wizards didn’t come away with a win, he proved how important he was to the team.

Beal is averaging an outstanding 23 points per game in the playoffs this year.

It’s going to be crucial that Beal is able to both distribute the ball and play well as a scoring force. Additionally, he’s been able to do well with his transition defense and even had a great block in Game 5. He’s got to continue his production for the Wizards to have a shot at winning.

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