Washington Wizards: 5 Takeaways From Game 3 Against Atlanta Hawks

By Randy Porga | Apr 23, 2017

Apr 19, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrate while leaving the court after their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 109-101 and lead the series 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Always Playing With Hustle and Finesse

Brandon Jennings is an underrated point guard, and he’s been proving useful off the bench for the Washington Wizards. He’s able to create for his teammates or himself, no matter who is on the court.

During Game 2, he brought the Wizards back to life with an impressive six-point surge early in the fourth quarter. He nearly created the same atmosphere during the fourth quarter in Game 3, but Atlanta wouldn’t have any of it in their house.

Jennings finished Game 3 with 13 points, shooting 4-for-6 from the field and 1-for-2 from beyond the arc. It’s tough to say he needs more minutes on the court, even though he certainly deserves them.

For any basketball fan not following Brandon Jennings, know this: if he continues to produce this way it will only be a matter of time before being considered a starting point guard elsewhere.

He spreads the court and controls the pace of the game, very similarly to John Wall.