Very very quiet on this front, given the incredible past two games this team just had. In the midst of an unbelievable form right now.
Down by double digits late in the game, not once but twice and turned those into overtime wins.
Back to back road games are never easy, and especially late ones at that. Yesterday was a brilliant win, Beal just turned it on in the last quarter to get 21 of his 38 pts in both the fourth and overtime periods. John Wall was yet again huge against Sacramento, 25 pts and 12 assists to go alongside Beal's 38 pts and 10 rebounds.
Today's game though was another story. Portland were hot hot hot in the first half and seemingly had the game won at half time, up 70-49. 21 pts is surely no way to comeback and win. Nope not to these Wizards. On a back of a stunning 15-0 in the 4th, Washington got back into the contest and then dragged the lead out to 6 pts with 1.20 to go. John Wall had a personal 8-0 run with two clutch mid range jumpers and a casual 3 to show why he should be the best PG in the East, heck even the whole damn leage! Lillard and McCollum exploded with their 3 range but Porter/Bodgan kept the team in it. WallStar had a chance to win it on the buzzer beater but came up short. Another overtime and Morris finally got a buzzer beater with some smart coaching by Brooks to ensure Portland double teamed Beal with Morris wide open.
Now with 4 wins on the road, within the space of 5 days, have to say Washington are serious contenders right now. Also have the best East record against Western conf. teams. Wall is legit a top 5 MVP candidate at least, given where the team is right now. Trading for Bodgandovic is looking like a masterstroke given how much Wall creates chances for those outside the perimeter.
One final Western conf. road trip in two days against Minnesota, to come away from road period 5-0 would be incredible.
50 wins this season is looking more and more each day- and equaled last season record of 41 wins with 17 games left this season. What a brilliant season so far, can't wait for even more over the coming week
Down by double digits late in the game, not once but twice and turned those into overtime wins.
Back to back road games are never easy, and especially late ones at that. Yesterday was a brilliant win, Beal just turned it on in the last quarter to get 21 of his 38 pts in both the fourth and overtime periods. John Wall was yet again huge against Sacramento, 25 pts and 12 assists to go alongside Beal's 38 pts and 10 rebounds.
Today's game though was another story. Portland were hot hot hot in the first half and seemingly had the game won at half time, up 70-49. 21 pts is surely no way to comeback and win. Nope not to these Wizards. On a back of a stunning 15-0 in the 4th, Washington got back into the contest and then dragged the lead out to 6 pts with 1.20 to go. John Wall had a personal 8-0 run with two clutch mid range jumpers and a casual 3 to show why he should be the best PG in the East, heck even the whole damn leage! Lillard and McCollum exploded with their 3 range but Porter/Bodgan kept the team in it. WallStar had a chance to win it on the buzzer beater but came up short. Another overtime and Morris finally got a buzzer beater with some smart coaching by Brooks to ensure Portland double teamed Beal with Morris wide open.
Now with 4 wins on the road, within the space of 5 days, have to say Washington are serious contenders right now. Also have the best East record against Western conf. teams. Wall is legit a top 5 MVP candidate at least, given where the team is right now. Trading for Bodgandovic is looking like a masterstroke given how much Wall creates chances for those outside the perimeter.
One final Western conf. road trip in two days against Minnesota, to come away from road period 5-0 would be incredible.
50 wins this season is looking more and more each day- and equaled last season record of 41 wins with 17 games left this season. What a brilliant season so far, can't wait for even more over the coming week