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Atlanta Hawks: 5 Takeaways From Friday’s Elimination Game 6

By Brendan Galella

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives against Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) in the fourth quarter of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives against Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) in the fourth quarter of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) blocks a layup by Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the fourth quarter of game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) blocks a layup by Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the fourth quarter of game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

No Answers For John Wall

One play was particularly telling for the Atlanta Hawks early in the fourth quarter. Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder had an opportunity to slice the Washington advantage down to one point by simply closing out a fast break with a finger roll layup.

Only before he elevated, Schroder looked over his back shoulder, knowing John Wall was chasing him down, as his rejection in Game 1 helped close out the game.

Wall’s defense provided a similar impact Friday night, as his defensive efforts ended Atlanta’s comeback attempt.

The block sparked a fast break chance for Washington, with Wall converting a difficult layup and drawing the foul. Wall finished the fourth quarter with 19 points, capping the most impressive playoff outing of his career.

Just about every shot from Wall seemed to fall through the net. The 6-foot-4 guard converted 16-of-25 shot attempts and sank 9-of-10 free throws.

The four-time All-Star posted a playoff career-high 42 points to go along with eight assists, four steals and two blocks.

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