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Washington Wizards: 5 takeaways from Game 3 against Boston Celtics

By Randy Porga

May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) and Celtics center Al Horford (42) defend in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) shoots the ball as Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) and Celtics center Al Horford (42) defend in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Home improvement

After falling two games straight to start the series against the Boston Celtics, the Washington Wizards finally took to their home court. This was an upper hand that catapulted them through the regular season, winning 30 of 41 games at home. While the Celtics held that exact same record at home during the regular season; it is no surprise they found a way to avoid two embarrassing home losses to the Wizards on their home court.

The Wizards have found themselves behind  two games in this series for the worst of reasons. They have not been able to hold on to their lead after the first quarter. During the first two games of the series, the Wizards had a +27 point differential during the 1st quarter and went -49 for the rest of the game. Their field goal percentage dropped by 19 percent and three-point field goal percentage saw a 28 percent decrease.

The upside is that the Washington Wizards are 4-0 at home during the post season, tied with only the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. The Wizards also hold the third-best point differential during the postseason with 46 and only led by — you guessed it — the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs.