Washington Wizards: 3 Keys to Victory in Game 2

Apr 16, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) on the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Wizards took the home-court advantage by winning Game 1 on April 16 over the Atlanta Hawks. Here are three keys to victory in Game 2.

The Washington Wizards did enough to get a 114-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks last Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Point guard John Wall was superb, setting a new playoff career-high with 32 points and 14 assists. Wall was efficient all-game long, shooting 12-of-24 from the floor (50 percent) to lead all scorers in the contest.

Wall and teammates Bradley Beal and Markieff Morris combined for 75 total points in a back and forth game. Morris had a number of monster dunks after some nice feeds on the break from John Wall.

Beal didn’t shoot great from three-point range (2-of-11, 18.2 percent) but the Wizards did enough as a team to get the victory.

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All five starters scored in double figures for the Wizards, overshadowing limited bench play. Center Marcin Gortat had 14 points and 10 rebounds (six offensive) as well.

Washington’s starters outscored the Hawks 99-72. The victory gives the Wizards some added focus going into Game 2, but they still have some adjustments to make.