NBA PLAYOFFS: Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards ($25 Prize!)
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Apr 16, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) fouls Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) during the second half in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, April 19th, the Atlanta Hawks will take on the Washington Wizards in game two of their Eastern Conference playoff series. The Wizards hold a (1-0) series lead.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Wizards 106.7 – Hawks 101.3 with an over/under of 208.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Wizards +1.8 (9th) > Hawks -0.8 (19th)
Points per game: Wizards 109.2 (5th) > Hawks 103.2 (tied for 21st)
Points allowed per game: Hawks 104.0 (10th) > Wizards 107.4 (21st)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Wizards 47.5% (3rd) > Hawks 45.1% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Wizards 37.2% (tied for 8th) > Hawks 34.1% (23rd)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Hawks 44.4 (5th) > Wizards 46.6% (24th)
Turnovers committed per game: Wizards 13.5 (20th) > Hawks 15.2 (28th)
Turnovers forced per game: Wizards 14.8 (tied for 1st) > Hawks 14.7 (3rd)
Rebounds per game: Hawks 44.3 (9th) > Wizards 42.9 (22nd)
Assists per game: Wizards 23.9 (6th) > Hawks 23.6 (10th)
Summary:
Washington has a (1-0) series lead after defeating Atlanta 114-107. The Wizards were sluggish in the first half but scored 69 points in the second half to pull away. All of Washington’s starters scored in double figures. John Wall was sensational for the Wizards scoring 32 points and dishing out 14 assists. One big concern for the Wizards is their bench who managed a combined 15 points. Turnovers have been a problem for Atlanta all season and they coughed up 19 more in their game one defeat. Turnovers are bad against any team but especially versus Washington who love to get out in transition with the speed and athleticism of Wall. Paul Millsap and Dwight Howard combined to only attempt 14 shots which is rather puzzling. The Wizards have now won five of their last head to head meetings with Atlanta. I think once again the Wizards will feast on Atlanta turnovers and win game two at home.
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