The Washington Wizards (2 - 1) escaped with a 103 - 101 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (1 - 2). In his 155th career playoff game, Paul Pierce banked in the game - winning stepback jumper over three defenders at the buzzer to give the Wizards a Game 3 win. The Wizards’ non - All - Stars won their first game without John Wall this postseason. Five different players scored in double figures, and coach Randy Wittman utilized nine players in his rotation. Nene Hilario finally made his first basket of the series, exploding for a team - high 17 points. Otto Porter matched Hilario by scoring playoff career - high 17 points and grabbed a team - high nine rebounds in a game - high 40 minutes off the bench. Wall’s replacement, Ramon Sessions, was unable to duplicate his Game 2 performance, connecting on 2 - of - 10 shots. Bradley Beal rounded out the Wizards’ 17 - point scorers with a team - high eight assists. The Hawks faltered early in the first quarter and nearly recovered, outscoring the Wizards 35 - 18 in the fourth quarter. Coach Mike Budenholzer pulled his starters with seven minutes remaining, only to have his third string unit dwindle a 20 - point deficit to within three points in less than four minutes. Mike Muscala hit the game - tying three - pointer with 14 second on the game clock. Al Horford left the game early in the fourth quarter with a right leg injury. Even though he never returned, the Hawks reported no long - term concerns. Pero Antic started over an ill Paul Millsap, who started the second half in place of Antic. Kyle Korver didn’t hit a field goal after the four - minute mark of the first quarter, finishing the night 2 - of - 5 from the field. Jeff Teague was assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 after swiping Bradley Beal across the head on a layup attempt. He was later nailed with a technical foul after Beal covertly retaliated on a Teague fast break. Game 4 will air on TNT this Monday in Washington.
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