Bullets Forever - Wizards vs. Bulls, NBA Playoffs 2014 Game 5: Washington moves to second round
"Ain't No Luck"
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Playoff Pixels (Game 5): HOW 'BOUT THEM WIZARDS?!?
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<p>We've been expecting this for a week or so now, but wow, they actually did it. The Wizards (THE WIZARDS!!!) won a playoff series. Bring on the second round. WOOO!!</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M" target="_blank">Cel-e-brate good times, c'mon</a>!!</p>
<p>That was an ugly way to clinch, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a>, but we'll take it, right guys?</p>
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<p>Indeed, <i style="font-weight: bold;">WOO!!</i></p>
<p><i style="font-weight: bold;"></i>Washington <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCIUf8eYPqA" target="_blank">took care of business</a> in its first chance to advance to the second round, defeating the <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a> in Chicago, 75-69, with the Big Three leading the way. John Wall scored a game-high 24 points (7-of-19 shooting, 9-of-11 FTs) to go with seven rebounds and four assists. Back from his one-game suspension, Nene resumed his domination, scoring 20 points on 10-of-17 shooting, and grabbing seven boards. Bradley Beal chipped in 17 points, five rebounds and four assists.</p>
<p><span>Marcin Gortat</span> only scored two points on 1-of-5 shooting, but he hauled in a team-high 13 rebounds, including three-straight offensive boards within a one-minute span at the end of the game to help seal the series for the Wizards. After leading the team with 30 points in Game 4, <span>Trevor Ariza</span> had a more subdued Game 5 with only six points, but he tallied nine rebounds and continued his suffocating defense. <span>Trevor Booker</span> remained huge off the bench, scoring six points to go with seven rebounds and boundless energy that had Steve Kerr declaring CookBook his "new favorite player" in the NBA.</p>
<p>The game was as scrappy as one would expect from an elimination game, and on a night when they shot only 40.5 percent as a team, the Wizards relied on their defense holding the Bulls to 33 percent shooting. Washington also won all the hustle stats (see below).</p>
<p>But yeah, WE'RE GOING TO THE SECOND ROUND!! Bring on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Pacers</a> or <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> (but seriously, LET'S GO HAWKS!!).</p>
<h4><span>KEY LINKS</span></h4>
<p><b>Road team recaps: </b><a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5666510/wizards-vs-bulls-nba-playoffs-2014-game-5" target="_blank">BF StoryStream</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/4/29/5666640/wizards-close-out-bulls-in-first-round-with-75-69-road-win" target="_blank">SB Nation</a> | Washington Post (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/2014-nba-playoffs-wizards-dismantle-bulls-advance-to-eastern-conference-semifinals/2014/04/29/5e8abd6c-d00a-11e3-937f-d3026234b51c_story.html" target="_blank">gamer</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/wp/2014/04/30/washington-wizards-thats-not-all-were-trying-to-do/" target="_blank">sidebar</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/2014/04/29/86d370ca-d00a-11e3-937f-d3026234b51c_story.html" target="_blank">Wise column</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/wp/2014/04/30/chicagos-joakim-noah-on-wizards-they-had-no-holes-on-that-team/" target="_blank">Noah on Wiz</a>) | DC Sports Bog (<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/04/29/wizards-bulls-best-and-worst-game-5/" target="_blank">best-worst</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/04/30/the-wizards-celebration-in-five-gifs/" target="_blank">celebration GIFs</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/04/30/wizards-fan-wears-ultimate-troll-jersey-in-chicago/" target="_blank">ultimate troll</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/04/30/wizards-tv-ratings-spike-in-game-5/" target="_blank">ratings spike</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/04/30/should-wizards-fans-be-rooting-for-the-hawks-to-finish-off-the-pacers/" target="_blank">Pacers-Hawks?</a>, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/04/30/ted-leonsis-says-wizards-have-bigger-goals-than-one-playoff-series-win/" target="_blank">Ted 'not satisfied'</a>) | <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-eliminate-bulls-75-69-024459994--nba.html" target="_blank">AP</a> | CSN Washington (<a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-eliminate-bulls-game-5-advance-2nd-round" target="_blank">recap</a>, <a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wake-call-wittman-convinces-wizards-believe-defense" target="_blank">sidebar</a>, <a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/how-wizards-beat-bulls-easier-many-predicted" target="_blank">keys to series win</a>, <a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-second-round-preview-pacers-or-hawks" target="_blank">Pacers-Hawks?</a>, <a href="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/wizards-improbable-playoff-run-opens-doors-long-term" target="_blank">Wiz becoming destination?</a>) | <a href="http://www.truthaboutit.net/2014/04/wizards-98-bulls-89-dc-council-nba-playoffs-game-5.html" target="_blank">Truth About It</a> | Wiz of Awes (<a href="http://wizofawes.com/2014/04/29/nba-playoffs-wizards-vs-bulls-wizards-close-series-chicago-advance-second-round/" target="_blank">recap</a>, <a href="http://wizofawes.com/2014/04/30/nba-playoffs-wizards-stun-bulls-first-round-reflection/" target="_blank">column</a>) | <a href="http://dcprosportsreport.com/wizards-beat-bulls-advance-to-2nd-round/" target="_blank">DC Pro Sports Report</a> | Hoop District (<a href="http://hoopdistrict.net/game-5-recap-wizards-75-bulls-69/" target="_blank">recap</a>, <a href="http://hoopdistrict.net/tales-game-5-wizards-blogger-invades-chitown-elimination-night/" target="_blank">live from Chicago</a>) | <a href="http://districtsportspage.com/nene-leads-wizards-past-bulls-in-first-round-of-eastern-conference-playoffs/23156" target="_blank">District Sports Page</a> | <a href="http://dcsportsbox.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2786&Itemid=62" target="_blank">DC Sports Box</a> | <a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10859099/2014-nba-playoffs-young-washington-wizards-come-age-oust-chicago-bulls" target="_blank">ESPN</a> | <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDMQqQIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnba.si.com%2F2014%2F04%2F30%2Fthree-pointers-wizards-win-series-bulls%2F&ei=52NhU_2VF8jJsQSn94HIDg&usg=AFQjCNHAzOjOSohttnOv6w5h6mEkxgE59g&sig2=f4XRhOOuiFdahMMtoHGbIg&bvm=bv.65636070,d.cWc" target="_blank">SI</a> | <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/washington-wins-its--bloodfight--over-chicago--takes-the-first-round-series-4-1-035003244.html" target="_blank">Ball Don't Lie</a> | <a href="http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2014/04/30/wizards-leonsis-savors-playoff-payoff/?cid=nbacomsocial_20140430_22941814" target="_blank">NBA.com</a> | <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24545646/series-in-review-wizards-put-the-bulls-away-in-five-games" target="_blank">CBS Sports</a> | <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fplayoffs%2F2014%2F04%2F29%2Fnba-wizards-bulls%2F8497425%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bulletsforever.com%2F2014%2F4%2F30%2F5668172%2Fplayoff-pixels-wizards-vs-bulls-game-5" target="_blank" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">USA Today</a> | <a href="http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2046556-why-john-wall-and-bradley-beal-can-carry-wizards-to-deep-playoff-run" target="_blank">Bleacher Report</a> | <a href="http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/30/washington-wizards-future-nba/" target="_blank">Hoops Habit</a> | <a href="http://tedstake.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/04/30/grateful-and-humbled" target="_blank">Ted's Take</a> | <a href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/game-five-recap-wizards-75-bulls-69" target="_blank">Wizards.com</a> | <a href="http://washingtonwizardsblog.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/04/29/wizbulls-game-5-gameday-blog" target="_blank">Monumental Network</a> | <a href="http://quibblesforever.com/" target="_blank">Quibbles Forever</a></p>
<p><b>Home team recaps:</b> <a href="http://www.blogabull.com/2014/4/29/5666724/bulls-vs-wizards-game-5-storystream" target="_blank">Blog A Bull StoryStream</a> | Chicago Tribune (<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-wizards-game-spt-0430-20140430,0,4029646.story" target="_blank">gamer</a>, <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-side-bulls-wizards-spt-0430-20140430,0,2728139.story" target="_blank">sidebar</a>) | Chicago Sun-Times (<a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/27141208-579/bulls-eliminated-from-playoffs-in-five-games.html" target="_blank">gamer</a>, <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/27139830-579/taj-gibsons-early-exit-dooms-bulls-down-stretch.html#.U2Fpb4FdUx8" target="_blank">sidebar</a>, <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/27156984-579/tom-thibodeau-is-whats-right-wrong-about-bulls.html#.U2FpcoFdUx8" target="_blank">column</a>) | ESPN Chicago (<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/19145/rapid-reaction-wizards-75-bulls-69" target="_blank">recap</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/10860053/2014-nba-playoffs-joakim-noah-taj-gibson-chicago-bulls-injured" target="_blank">sidebar</a>) | CSN Chicago (<a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/empty-tank-bulls-season-comes-close-game-5-loss" target="_blank">recap</a>, <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/fatigued-bulls-finally-run-out-gas-game-5" target="_blank">sidebar</a>, <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/taj-gibsons-career-year-cut-short-game-5-ankle-sprain" target="_blank">Gibson injury</a>, <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-noah-reveals-knee-injury-refuses-use-it-excuse" target="_blank">Noah injuy</a>, <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/five-statistics-shaped-wizards-bulls-playoff-series" target="_blank">series stats</a>, <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-have-decisions-make-over-summer" target="_blank">Bulls' future</a>, <a href="http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/wizards-could-be-one-easts-teams-rise-future" target="_blank">Wiz on the rise</a>) | <a href="http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/basketball/professional/bulls/bulls-falter-at-home-lose-series-to-wizards/article_95ae6822-1617-5771-b524-d51c4255575d.html" target="_blank">Times of Northwest Indiana</a> | <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2014/04/30/bulls_season_over_with_loss_to_wiza.php" target="_blank">Chicagoist</a> | Pippen Ain't Easy (<a href="http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/04/29/chicago-bulls-washington-wizards-playoffs-game-5/" target="_blank">recap</a>, <a href="http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/04/30/season-finale-bulls-shock-everyone-scoring-futility/" target="_blank">sidebar</a>, <a href="http://pippenainteasy.com/2014/04/30/bulls-lived-d-died-d-three-lessons/" target="_blank">lessons learned</a>) | <a href="http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/wizards-close-out-series-game-5-victory.html" target="_blank">Bulls.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nba.com/wizards/video/channels/playoffs/2014/04/29/0041300135-was-chi-recap.nba/" target="_blank">Game highlights</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/wizards-celebrate-series-win" target="_blank"><i>AAAAAHHHHHHH IT'S AWESOOOOOOOMME!!!</i></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/wizards-fast-break-4-30-14" target="_blank">Fast Break w/ Dave & Glenn</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/wizards-fast-break-4-30-14" target="_blank"></a><b>Postgame interviews:</b> <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/randy-wittman-postgame-presser-4-29-14" target="_blank">Randy Wittman</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/john-wall-bradley-beal-postgame-presser-4-29-14" target="_blank">John Wall & Bradley Beal</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/nene-postgame-presser-4-29-14" target="_blank">Nene</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/marcin-gortat-postgame-4-29-14" target="_blank">Marcin Gortat</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/trevor-ariza-postgame-4-29-14" target="_blank">Trevor Ariza</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/tom-thibodeau-postgame-presser-4-29-14" target="_blank">Tom Thibodeau</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/joakim-noah-postgame-4-29-14" target="_blank">Joakim Noah</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/taj-gibson-postgame-4-29-14" target="_blank">Taj Gibson</a> | <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/kirk-hinrich-postgame-4-29-14" target="_blank">Kirk Hinrich</a></p>
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<h4>KEY STATS</h4>
<p><b>6</b> - Offensive rebounds collected by the Wizards in the final two minutes of the game, including three straight by Gortat that gave Washington a minute-long possession beginning at the 1:58 mark. Coincidentally, the Wizards also outrebounded the Bulls by six (49-to-43) for the game.</p>
<p><b>11</b> - Washington's advantage in fast break points (13-to-2) against Chicago.</p>
<p><b>8 </b>- Washington's advantage in paint scoring (26-to-18) against the Bulls.</p>
<h4>TWEETS OF THE NIGHT</h4>
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<p>"Trevor Booker, it’s official, is my new favorite player in the entire league." -Steve Kerr</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/461327134217469952">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE! HIP HIP NENE!</p>
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) <a href="https://twitter.com/granthpaulsen/statuses/461331055908495360">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Second round's on we!!!! MOISTURE ABOUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
— WzzzzzzzNtzzzzzzzzzz (@wzzntzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/wzzntzz/statuses/461331910921555969">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>John Wall 4, Colin Cowherd 1. Onto the next one.</p>
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) <a href="https://twitter.com/richarddeitsch/statuses/461331981519704065">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards">@WashWizards</a> are heading to the second round. A new power is emerging in the nation's capital. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HouseOfGuards&src=hash">#HouseOfGuards</a> <a href="http://t.co/2U3aE6h4gY">pic.twitter.com/2U3aE6h4gY</a></p>
— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/statuses/461332488942399488">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>In fairness … <a href="http://t.co/cqkISYJUXl">pic.twitter.com/cqkISYJUXl</a></p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/461333860446642176">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Congrats to the <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards">@WashWizards</a> Much love to all my boys out there ballin</p>
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGIII/statuses/461334335673892864">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Congrats !!!! On to the next round <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23dcRising&src=hash">#dcRising</a></p>
— <span>Etan Thomas</span> (@etanthomas36) <a href="https://twitter.com/etanthomas36/statuses/461334520525246464">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Every ESPN expert that predicted the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wizards&src=hash">#Wizards</a> to lose to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bulls&src=hash">#Bulls</a> in this series BE LIKE... <a href="http://t.co/ldYoPyST3V">pic.twitter.com/ldYoPyST3V</a></p>
— Hoop District (@HoopDistrictDC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoopDistrictDC/statuses/461334687844413440">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Wizards bandwagon currently accepting applications. Holla.</p>
— Abe Schwadron (@abe_squad) <a href="https://twitter.com/abe_squad/statuses/461335865063907329">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>No truth to rumors I'm holding press conference tomorrow at Ben's Chili Bowl RT "<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyNBA">@JohnnyNBA</a>: Wow <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever">@BulletsForever</a> <a href="http://t.co/kqAgf4ULnz">pic.twitter.com/kqAgf4ULnz</a>"</p>
— Michael Wallace (@WallaceNBA_ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/WallaceNBA_ESPN/statuses/461337124089131008">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>I charted Wizards box scores on notebook paper in my room as a kid. So much Courtney Alexander and Jahidi White. Tonight is a great night.</p>
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) <a href="https://twitter.com/granthpaulsen/statuses/461337125309657088">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Love those Wizards</p>
— Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) <a href="https://twitter.com/Theismann7/statuses/461338417880924160">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Leonsis just hugged Wittman and just said "proud of you" <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTalk&src=hash">#WizardsTalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&src=hash">#NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizBulls&src=hash">#WizBulls</a></p>
— J. Michael (@JMichaelCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMichaelCSN/statuses/461338479394586624">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Special congratulations to <span>Andre Miller</span>. 15 seasons and he’s finally in the second round.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/461338504702984192">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Man, complete strangers were HUGGING each other at the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizardsTwitter&src=hash">#WizardsTwitter</a> watch party. This city has missed winning basketball.</p>
— Amin Vafa (@AminNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AminNBA/statuses/461339928656613376">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Few playoff joys grander than the screencap of an ESPN predictions page showing you how poor of a prognosticator you are. Congrats, Wiz!</p>
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/statuses/461339968447602688">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Wizkidz</p>
— Wale Folarin (@Wale) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wale/statuses/461340137087967233">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Nice try Eric, but school is important. Wear your <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards">@WashWizards</a> gear to school tomorrow! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23dcRising&src=hash">#dcRising</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dcpublicschools">@dcpublicschools</a> <a href="http://t.co/QEnlmpatf7">pic.twitter.com/QEnlmpatf7</a></p>
— Wizards Game Ent. (@WizGameEnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/WizGameEnt/statuses/461341284498948096">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Wall: We trust each other as a family, and that's the reason we're playing good basketball right now. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WizBulls&src=hash">#WizBulls</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23dcRising&src=hash">#dcRising</a></p>
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards/statuses/461342878522826753">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Love this photo (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) <a href="http://t.co/rRridemBg5">pic.twitter.com/rRridemBg5</a></p>
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePradaSBN/statuses/461343977187180545">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/kanyewest">@kanyewest</a> You shoulda never, ever made catchy raps dissin' the Wizards.</p>
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) <a href="https://twitter.com/BulletsForever/statuses/461349822264791040">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Round Deuce. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RespectWitt&src=hash">#RespectWitt</a></p>
— Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It) <a href="https://twitter.com/Truth_About_It/statuses/461355730608865281">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whynotus&src=hash">#whynotus</a> !!</p>
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealDealBeal23/statuses/461352675230351360">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>Hard work pays off. Still hungry!!! Keep supporting</p>
— Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/35_Fitz/statuses/461356274580324352">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>A jubilant <span>Sam Cassell</span> and crew on <a href="https://twitter.com/WashWizards">@WashWizards</a> team plane! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Greatwin&src=hash">#Greatwin</a> <a href="http://t.co/J4rZS02MZz">pic.twitter.com/J4rZS02MZz</a></p>
— Steve Buckhantz (@SteveBuckhantz) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveBuckhantz/statuses/461363341693161473">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>DC get ready for second round!!</p>
— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MGortat/statuses/461368233535086592">April 30, 2014</a>
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<p>well advance then ....</p>
— trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrevorAriza/statuses/461369254437060608">April 30, 2014</a>
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<h4>VIDEO/GIF OF THE NIGHT</h4>
<p>Doesn't get any better than this.</p>
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<h4>FIRST HALF GAMETHREAD COMMENT OF THE NIGHT</h4>
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<h4>SECOND HALF GAMETHREAD COMMENT(S) OF THE NIGHT</h4>
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<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.8em; line-height: 1.5;">The idea that our Wizards could have bandwagoners will take a while to sink in lol.</p>
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<h4>GAME RECAP COMMENT OF THE NIGHT</h4>
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<span>Randy Wittman</span> = All Time Best Playoff Coach (Small Sample Size)</h2>
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<p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 0.8em; line-height: 1.5;">Make that .800.</p>
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<h4>FIRST HALF GAMETHREAD ROLLCALL</h4>
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<thead><tr>
<th width="20">#</th>
<th>Commenter</th>
<th># Comments</th>
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<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/BealMVP4ever">BealMVP4ever</a></td>
<td>51</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/qthaballa">qthaballa</a></td>
<td>50</td>
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<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/tarheel723">tarheel723</a></td>
<td>46</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/terpsDC">terpsDC</a></td>
<td>43</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCrez">DCrez</a></td>
<td>35</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>6</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/tw10">tw10</a></td>
<td>31</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TheBackCourt">TheBackCourt</a></td>
<td>30</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>8</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Hands11">Hands11</a></td>
<td>27</td>
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<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Rice2012">Rice2012</a></td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>10</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Ottoman-Empire">Ottoman-Empire</a></td>
<td>26</td>
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<td>11</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Chetho">Chetho</a></td>
<td>23</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>12</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/lobster11">lobster11</a></td>
<td>22</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/mr.%2091">mr. 91</a></td>
<td>20</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>14</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/richkam14">richkam14</a></td>
<td>19</td>
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<td>15</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Baird15">Baird15</a></td>
<td>17</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>16</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/LRJ">LRJ</a></td>
<td>14</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ryanwadams">ryanwadams</a></td>
<td>12</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>18</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Astilita">Astilita</a></td>
<td>11</td>
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<td>19</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Wiz-kid">Wiz-kid</a></td>
<td>9</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>20</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KappakidToo">KappakidToo</a></td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
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<td>21</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/novadada">novadada</a></td>
<td>8</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>22</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Nickdogggmoneycash">Nickdogggmoneycash</a></td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/MeToo">MeToo</a></td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>24</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/eltacoman">eltacoman</a></td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/satchmore">satchmore</a></td>
<td>6</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>26</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/henrylau11">henrylau11</a></td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/John%20Wall%20Stan">John Wall Stan</a></td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>28</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/nesby8">nesby8</a></td>
<td>6</td>
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<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TeamDC">TeamDC</a></td>
<td>6</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>30</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Brown%20Flash">Brown Flash</a></td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>31</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/jaffejoe">jaffejoe</a></td>
<td>5</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>32</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/little%20stevie%20colter">little stevie colter</a></td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>33</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Tibia">Tibia</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>34</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Bullet%20Nation%20in%20Exile">Bullet Nation in Exile</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Big%20Spoon">Big Spoon</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>36</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCKRS">DCKRS</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/WASwizardsfan671">WASwizardsfan671</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>38</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCnhokies">DCnhokies</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>39</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/'SkinsFan214life">'SkinsFan214life</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>40</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Bradley_B3al">Bradley_B3al</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>41</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Yeti60">Yeti60</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>42</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Mike%20Prada">Mike Prada</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>43</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/wizkidforlife">wizkidforlife</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>44</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/t0Shihiro">t0Shihiro</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KurisuDevil">KurisuDevil</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>46</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Endless%20Paradise">Endless Paradise</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>47</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ThePGPhenomenon">ThePGPhenomenon</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>48</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/elliotlevy2">elliotlevy2</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>49</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/kdbterps">kdbterps</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>50</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/sluMDoc">sluMDoc</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>51</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ywlee22">ywlee22</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>52</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/VBfan">VBfan</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>53</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/PasqualeGMP">PasqualeGMP</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>54</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Jormond%20Wall">Jormond Wall</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>55</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Sean%20Qtip%20Guilliams">Sean Qtip Guilliams</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>56</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/spotless">spotless</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>57</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/twistyroad">twistyroad</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>58</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/solo.charles.5">solo.charles.5</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>59</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ATrueNigerian">ATrueNigerian</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>60</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Phemy.">Phemy.</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>61</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/hscer">hscer</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>62</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/LouWill82">LouWill82</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>63</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/g_andal16">g_andal16</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>64</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/jrhooo">jrhooo</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>65</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Jolly%20Greene">Jolly Greene</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>66</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ilintar">ilintar</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>67</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KB5">KB5</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>68</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/BadMoveSmoove">BadMoveSmoove</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>69</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Rook6980">Rook6980</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>70</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/hambonejackson">hambonejackson</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>71</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCPerspective">DCPerspective</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
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<h4>SECOND HALF GAMETHREAD ROLLCALL</h4>
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<thead><tr>
<th width="20">#</th>
<th>Commenter</th>
<th># Comments</th>
</tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/BealMVP4ever">BealMVP4ever</a></td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/DCrez">DCrez</a></td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/lobster11">lobster11</a></td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>4</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/mr.%2091">mr. 91</a></td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Rice2012">Rice2012</a></td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>6</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/terpsDC">terpsDC</a></td>
<td>38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/SladeKillah">SladeKillah</a></td>
<td>35</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>8</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/TheBackCourt">TheBackCourt</a></td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/wizkidforlife">wizkidforlife</a></td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>10</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/qthaballa">qthaballa</a></td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Hands11">Hands11</a></td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>12</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Craig_">Craig_</a></td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/tw10">tw10</a></td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>14</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Wiz-kid">Wiz-kid</a></td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KappakidToo">KappakidToo</a></td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>16</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/ryanwadams">ryanwadams</a></td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/little%20stevie%20colter">little stevie colter</a></td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>18</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Chetho">Chetho</a></td>
<td>19</td>
</tr>
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<td>19</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/WASwizardsfan671">WASwizardsfan671</a></td>
<td>18</td>
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<tr class="alt">
<td>20</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/dc_chilling">dc_chilling</a></td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Astilita">Astilita</a></td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>22</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/LRJ">LRJ</a></td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/KurisuDevil">KurisuDevil</a></td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>24</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/novadada">novadada</a></td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
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<td>25</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Baird15">Baird15</a></td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
<tr class="alt">
<td>26</td>
<td><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/users/Nickdogggmoneycash">Nickdogggmoneycash</a></td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
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<td>27</td>
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https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/30/5668172/playoff-pixels-wizards-vs-bulls-game-5
Jeff Newman
2014-04-29T23:02:53-04:00
2014-04-29T23:02:53-04:00
Wizards finish off the Bulls, 75-69
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<figcaption>Jonathan Daniel</figcaption>
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<p>Trevor Booker, Marcin Gortat, and Nene all came up huge in the decisive Game 5, as they helped the Wizards out-rebound Chicago 49-43, enabling the Wizards to win, 75-69, and advance to the second round.</p> <p>Sometimes, it's as easy as making shots. Both teams had plenty of open looks in Game 5, but couldn't capitalize when it mattered most. Chicago staged their comeback late in this one, cutting the deficit to as close as three, but Washington continued to make plays to secure their 75-69 victory to advance to the second round of the playoffs. (!!!!)</p>
<p>It started in the frontcourt with Trevor Booker, Marcin Gortat and Nene. All three were instrumental in this one and it's because they controlled the glass. This was not a great shooting night by any means -- the Wizards shot just 40 percent from the field -- but the trio constantly gave the young guards extra possessions by staying active on the glass.</p>
<p>We knew Chicago would rally late. And after a shot clock violation by Washington, Chicago had a golden opportunity to cut it to one and put the pressure on the Wizards to make their free throws. But Jimmy Butler blew the layup under the basket, Beal corralled the rebound, and Chicago had to extend the game by fouling.</p>
<p>Andre Miller needed to make just one free throw to seal the deal. He ended up missing both, but there was Nene securing the offensive rebound and passing it out to Beal. So they went back to the line to ice it. Bradley made the first and missed the second, but Nene once again back-tapped the ball out to John Wall, which sent the Wizards to the second round for the first time since 2005.</p>
<p>We've seen this all season. Defenses will bait teams into as many midrange jumpers as they possibly can, and in the case for the Wizards, they'll take them. It's what Randy Wittman has preached over and over this season: he wants his players taking those open looks with confidence.</p>
<p>Tonight, we saw the good and the bad. Nene was one of the league leaders in shooting percentage from midrange, and really vaulted a shaky offensive attack into a top-20 finish in offensive rating, but Chicago didn't care. They sagged off him, rotated away from him to clog up driving lanes, and when a one-on-one matchup presented itself, he still had plenty of room to shoot.</p>
<p>As he's done all series, he made them pay. He shepherded a dominant third quarter on both ends of the floor to help reclaim control of the game.</p>
<p>But then there was the bad. John Wall found a lot of success getting into the lane and drawing fouls against a defense that heedlessly played him tightly. But the confidence in his jumper was shot. He wasn't getting lift on any of his attempts and unremittingly shot with his arms.</p>
<p>The Bulls kept it close despite their anemic offense, and there was the ominous feeling that the game would come down to Wall making the defense pay. And after a Hinrich three out of a Chicago timeout in the fourth quarter, Wall did just that. After failing to get anything out of a side pick and roll with Beal and Nene, the ball was swung to Wall wide open above the break and he sunk the three.</p>
<p>A few minutes later, with Chicago again threatening, Wall would do it again. Bradley Beal kicked it out to him, Wall pulled it out to reset, took Hinrich off the dribble, got to the right elbow, nothing but net. Lead back to five.</p>
<p>These were the type of plays that Washington had to grind out to earn their spot in the second round. It wasn't pretty, the Wizards offense was somewhat of a disaster outside of Nene, but they found ways to get it done.</p>
<p>Now, they have a chance to rest as they wait on the winner of the Pacers/Hawks series, and could be on the verge of homecourt advantage.</p>
<p>What a win.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5666846/wizards-vs-bulls-final-score-nba-playoffs-2014
Umair Khan
2014-04-29T21:25:19-04:00
2014-04-29T21:25:19-04:00
Your Wizards-Bulls second half thread
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<figcaption>Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Discuss the second half here.</p> <p>Wizards are probably lucky to be tied at this point. Let's finish the Bulls off.</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5666742/wizards-vs-bulls-nba-playoffs-2014-game-5-open-thread-part-2
Mike Prada
2014-04-29T19:40:18-04:00
2014-04-29T19:40:18-04:00
Your Wizards-Bulls game thread (Part 1)
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<figcaption>Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
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<p>Discuss the first half here.</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5"><tbody> <tr><th colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center" bgcolor="silver">2013-14 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba-playoffs">NBA PLAYOFFS</a> </th></tr> <tr> <td width="240"><center style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/6/219/thumbs/3g5wchibh2ltoh617fcpgmfio.gif" height="72" width="80"></center></td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">vs</th> <td width="240"><center style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/chicago_bulls_alternate_logo.gif?w=1000" height="72" width="80"></center></td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center" bgcolor="silver"><strong>April 29, 2014</strong></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>United Center</strong></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>8 p.m.</strong></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>TNT, CSN</strong></td></tr> <tr><th colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center" bgcolor="silver"><strong>Projected Starting Lineups</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240"><span>John Wall</span></td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">PG</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Kirk Hinrich</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240"><span>Bradley Beal</span></td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">SG</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Jimmy Butler</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240"><span>Trevor Ariza</span></td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">SF</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Mike Dunleavy</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240">Nene</td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">PF</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Carlos Boozer</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240"><span>Marcin Gortat</span></td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">C</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>Joakim Noah</span></td> </tr> <tr><th colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" align="center" bgcolor="silver"><strong>2013-14 Advanced Stats</strong></th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240">95.4 (19th)<br> </td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">Pace</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>92.7 (28th)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240">103.3 (18th)<br> </td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">ORtg</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>99.7 (28th)</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;" align="right" width="240">102.4 (9th)<br> </td> <th style="text-align: center;" align="center" width="20">DRtg</th> <td style="text-align: center;" width="240"><span>97.8 (2nd)</span></td> </tr> <tr><th colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" bgcolor="silver" height="20">Also see: <a href="http://www.blogabull.com">Blog a Bull</a> | <a href="http://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5664792/washington-wizards-chicago-bulls-nba-playoffs-game-5-reverse-jinx">Preview</a> </th></tr> </tbody></table>
<p> </p>
<p>Let's do this.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>GO WIZARDS!</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5666498/wizards-vs-bulls-nba-playoffs-2014-game-5-open-thread-part-1
Mike Prada
2014-04-29T12:34:13-04:00
2014-04-29T12:34:13-04:00
Game 5 preview: Reverse jinx? Reverse jinx
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<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Z5wIPIsbSwH646L-aTWrRn9KPiw=/160x73:3858x2538/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/32311775/20140427_lbm_sb4_001.JPG.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The Wizards have a chance to close this series out in Chicago tonight, but only a fool would play up Washington's chance to win tonight. Luckily, an even BIGGER fool will attempt to play it down.</p> <p>It's no secret that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/">Wizards</a> have played really well against Chicago this series. Every game has been an up-and-down affair; after all, the top defense in the league is not going to go down without a fight. But so far, the Wizards have persevered and they're currently up 3-1.</p>
<p>They're on the road in Chicago tonight, and they won the last two games there. There's a reasonable shot that Washington could end this series tonight.</p>
<p>BUT I AIN'T GONNA TALK ABOUT IT. NOPE NOPE NOPE.</p>
<p>Instead, it's time for a gigantic attempt at a reverse jinx. Ready?</p>
<p>[Finds rabbit's foot. Wears special hat. Does ritual dance.]</p>
<p><b>Where and When? </b>Tonight's game is at 8 p.m., 7 p.m. Central. BUT WHO CARES CUZ THEY STINK AND AIN'T GONNA WIN DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME. And the game is played at the United Center in Chicago. WHY DO BULLS FANS EVEN WANT TO ATTEND DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WIZ GON' LOSE AHHHHH.</p>
<p>Who's out? Glen Rice, <span>Chris Singleton</span>, and <span>Derrick Rose</span> are still out. Nene's back BUT WHATEVER WE'RE DOOOOOOOOMED.</p>
<p><b>Are they good? </b>Who, Chicago? YES OMG BEST DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE OH NO PLZ HELP WIZ DON'T STAND A CHANCE OH SHAMMGOD SAVE US.</p>
<p><b>What are they good at?</b> Everything. #help</p>
<p><b>What are they bad at? </b>Nothing #pleasehelp</p>
<p><b>Who's going to win? </b>DEFINITELY NOT THE WIZARDS, THAT'S FOR DAMN SURE.</p>
<p><b>Are you <a href="http://youtu.be/v6rkSs5G5rc">White Fang</a>-ing the Wizards, Amin? </b>What? No way! Whatever do you mean? IT'S JUST NOT WORKING OUT, OK?</p>
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<p>Oh.</p>
<p>Um... GO WIZ!</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5664792/washington-wizards-chicago-bulls-nba-playoffs-game-5-reverse-jinx
Amin Vafa
2014-04-29T08:54:38-04:00
2014-04-29T08:54:38-04:00
Watch party tonight at Public bar
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<p>Join us and the editors/readers of <a href="http://www.truthaboutit.net">Truth About It</a>, <a href="http://www.wizardsxtra.com/">Wizards Xtra</a> and <a href="http://hoopdistrict.net/">Hoop District </a>for a special event for Game 5.</p> <p>Howdy folks. Sorry for the short notice here, but there will be a special <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Wizards</a> blogger reader watch party at Public Bar tonight. You can come as early as 4 p.m. for Happy Hour, then there'll be drink specials all night. This is a special event for readers of this site, <a href="http://www.truthaboutit.net">Truth About It</a>, <a href="http://www.wizardsxtra.com/">WizardsXtra</a> and <a href="http://hoopdistrict.net/">Hoop District</a>.</p>
<p>The details:</p>
<p><b>When: </b>Tonight (April 29). Drink specials start at 8 p.m.</p>
<p><b>Where: </b>Public Bar (<a href="http://publicbar.co/dupont/home.html">the Dupont Circle location</a>). Walk up one flight of stairs and it's up there.</p>
<p><b>Address: </b>1214 B 18th Street NW, Washington D.C. It's right next to the Shake Shack on 18th Street and Connecticut Avenue. Accessible via the Dupont Circle metro by going out the South exit.</p>
<p><b>The drink specials:</b></p>
<p>$3 Miller Lites, $3 Yuenglings,<br>$5 Vodka Red <a href="https://www.blogabull.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bulls</a>, $5 tacos</p>
<p>I can't make it because I'm back in New York, but several other BF writers are expected to be there, as will the editors for those other Wizards sites. We hope to see a lot of you there!</p>
https://www.bulletsforever.com/2014/4/29/5664252/nba-playoffs-2014-game-5-watch-party-at-public-bar
Mike Prada