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Washington Wizards Search For Answers After Blown Lead In Game 1

By Randy Porga

Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks walks on the court during a timeout in the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks walks on the court during a timeout in the second half of the Boston Celtics 123-111 win over the Washington Wizards in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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From Leading To Trailing

The Washington Wizards may have gotten in over their heads with a huge lead to start the game. During the second quarter, Boston outscored Washington 35-26, and then 36-16 in the third quarter. As the dismantling of the Wizards continued, only one lead change would occur once the TD Garden finally stayed on its feet.

Perhaps the Wizards had the wind knocked out of them wiith Morris being sidelined. Kelly Oubre Jr. had a fair outing, shooting 5-for-8 to finish with 12 points, but he had the worst point differential on the team at -22. Markieff Morris leaving he game likely attributed to the Celtics’ Jae Crowder shooting an astounding 6-for-8 from beyond the arc.

The Wizards held a strong upper hand and had an opportunity to go one game up starting on the road against the Celtics. One thing for sure is they will need to make the proper adjustments if Morris is not able to return. If they can not make up for his height, they will need to find a solution to shut down Jae Crowder.

From the foul line, the Washington Wizards also missed more then a few opportunities, finishing 13-of-22 from the charity stripe while Boston went 12-for-15.

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John Wall will look to return to his superstar form and the Washington Wizards will seek to tie the series during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday.