NBA PLAYOFFS: Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks ($25 Prize!)
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Oct 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes to the basket past Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Prizing:
1st Place: $25 Amazon gift card
2nd-5th Place: $10 Starbucks gift card
Overview:
On Monday, April 24th, the Washington Wizards will take on the Atlanta Hawks in game four of their Eastern Conference playoff series. The Wizards hold a (2-1) series lead.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Hawks 102.2 – Wizards 101.9 with an over/under of 204.0.
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 still has a (2-1) series lead even after losing 116-98 on the road in game three. Atlanta never trailed in the game and at one point was up by 25. The Hawks were able to limit John Wall in transition and only turned the ball over 11 times. Atlanta dominated the battle in the paint outscoring Washington 60-34. Atlanta has the more potent frontcourt with Dwight Howard and Paul Millsap who are both capable of dominating on the interior. For the series, Washington is averaging 107 points while Atlanta is averaging 108. Wizards guard Bradley Beal has really struggled with his shot in this series which is concerning because he is Washington’s second leading scorer. If Atlanta can limit their turnovers again and keep Washington out of transition, they should even the series.
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