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Washington Wizards: How To Adjust For Game 5 Against Atlanta Hawks

By Randy Porga

Apr 19, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts on the court against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts on the court against the Atlanta Hawks in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Otto Porter Jr. And Markieff Morris Have Gone Cold

After Game 1, it seems Otto Porter Jr. and Markieff Morris have become a shell of themselves during this series. During Game 2m even though the Wizards would beat the Hawks, Morris and Porter combined for only seven points. That would not be the worst of it.

They shot a combined 3-for-10 from the field and 0-for-4 from beyond the arc. Neither reached the 10-point mark during Game 3, but Morris played the worst of the two. Nearly fouling out and shooting 4-for-14 only grabbing six boards did not prove to be helpful.

During Game 4, the Wizards were outmatched in the paint, being outscored 44-30, which was actually an improvement over the 60-34 margin in Game 3.

This brings us to the Washington Wizards’ worst issue lately. The forwards can’t seem to box out or protect the rim. With Washington offering little to no resistance. the Atlanta Hawks are dominating the paint and it is why Atlanta is starting to dominate the series.

Both players need to step up and show more toughness, without the personal fouls or “double MMA.”