Atlanta at Washington

John Wall is out for Washington but veteran Ramon Sessions started in his place and had a solid effort with 21 points in game two. Washington has a big frontcourt to bang the boards with Atlanta, plus balance with fine outside shooting. Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal is averaging 24 points in the series. The Wizards are 7-1-1 ATS against a team with a winning record. Washington was #2 in the NBA in field goal shooting defense during the regular season, behind Golden State, and that defense was on display in game one, allowing 35 second half points in a brilliant comeback win. Atlanta is on a 3-7-1 ATS run and the Hawks are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 Conference Semifinals games. The Wizards are also on a 3-0-2 ATS run at home and the home team is 3-1-1 ATS when they clash. Play Washington in game three.