The Washington Wizards even the series at 2-2 with a 121-102 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Who Want It More??
The Wizards carried the momentum from Game 3 into Game 4. Â They start the game on a 8-0 run to and put Boston on their heels. Â The Celtics respond quickly with a 12-2 run to get back into the game and take a two-point lead. Â After that run, Boston gained the advantage throughout the quarter. Â Behind nine points from Isaiah Thomas, Boston ended the first quarter with a 24-20 lead. Â Otto Porter, Jr. led Washington with 10 points, while John Wall was held scoreless.
Thomas continued to dominate as he opened up the second with two three-pointers. Â With 10:54 left in the second, Thomas had 15 points (five 3s) which led to a 15-point lead for Boston. Â The Celtics did not slow down as they took 12-point lead early in the second. Â Washington came right back with a 11-2 run to cut Boston lead down to three points. Â Behind 14 second quarter points from Wall, Washington retook the lead. Â The halftime score was tied at 48 with a thrilling second half sure to follow.
Washington Explodes in Third Quarter
Boston made five straight points to start the quarter but Washington would not let that continue. Â The Wizards went on a 26-0 run to take a 21-point lead, stunning Boston in D.C. Â Behind a great quarter on both sides of the ball, Washington scored 42 points and forced nine turnovers. Â This led to the Wizards going into the final period with a 22-point lead. Â After 17 first half points, Thomas was held to two points in the third. Â The Celtics never recovered from that devastating third quarter and Washington cruised to another dominating victory.
Wall led Washington with 27 points, 12 assists and five steals. Â Bradley Beal had a game high of 29 points. Â Markieff Morris and Porter combined for 34 points, 18 rebounds seven assists and seven steals. Â Bojan Bogdanovic led the bench with 13 points. Â Thomas scored 19 for Boston. Â Al Horford was the only other starter in double-digit scoring with 11 points.
