The Washington Wizards defeated the Boston Celtics 92-91 at home to force Game 7 in Boston. It was a low-scoring game, as both teams played well on defense. The Wizards had some trouble shooting the ball from the outside and from the free-throw line, but they somehow managed to win the game following heroic performances from Bradley Beal and John Wall.
John Wall's game-winning three-pointer
The Wizards shot a poor 5 of 24 from the three point line, but one of them was crucial. John Wall made a three-point shot with just three seconds left on the clock to give the home team a one point lead.
Isaiah Thomas had a chance to win the game at the buzzer, but he missed a tough three-pointer from long distance. Wall made just one shot in the first half and entered the second half with only three points. He finished the game with 26 points, eight assists and two blocks, while shooting 9 of 25 from the field, 2 of 5 from downtown and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line.
Bradley Beal led all scorers with 33 points, but he struggled from the three-point line. He made just one of his eight three-point attempts, but he was very effective below the arc, as he made 14 of his 18 two point attempts. Markieff Morris added a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, as he shot 5 of 14 from the field, two of five from the outside, and four of five from the free-throw line.
Marcin Gortat had some foul trouble and played only 25 minutes, but he grabbed 13 rebounds. Otto Porter Jr. missed all five field goal attempts and finished the game with zero points.
Boston played well, but came up short in the end
Avery Bradley had another great game, as he scored 27 points and had four steals in 42 minutes on the floor, while shooting 10 of 18 from the field and 3 of 6 from downtown.
Isaiah Thomas also had 27 points, but he took six shots more than Bradley. Thomas shot eight of 24 from the field, 5 of 13 from the outside, and six of six from the free throw line in 38 minutes of play. He also grabbed three rebounds and had seven assists.
The final game of the series is on the schedule for Monday, at 8:00 pm in Boston.
