Would've loved to have seen Atlanta win Friday night so we wouldn't have such a quick turnaround. While IT may be spent emotionally and physically, at least we're at home, whereas Washington has to travel. We need a huge boost from the crowd on Sunday.
I wanted to play the Wizards over the Hawks, as I thought Washington would be a slightly easier matchup for us. I'd be surprised if either team wins this series in less than 7 games, and I think we win a close Game 7 at the Garden.
My biggest concern is that the Wizards are so tough to stop offensively, whereas if guys like AB, Gerald Green, Smart, KO and Horford aren't scoring for us, we can easily go in extended scoring droughts. If that happens in a game against Washington, we may get blown out in that game. I don't think that happens for more than a game in this series, but that, to me is the key.
In theory, we're built perfectly to beat these guys, as Smart, AB and Rozier should be three of the better defenders Wall and Beal have faced in one game. Should be a fun series!