NBA Playoffs 2017: Wednesday’s Game Times, TV, Live-Stream Coverage and Picks
The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics have played one of the most entertaining series of the NBA playoffs this year, and it continues on Wednesday night.
With the series evened up a two games apiece, the matchup shifts back to Boston for a pivotal Game 5.
So far each team has taken care of business on its home court. The Celtics jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Wizards dominated in Washington, winning two games by a combined margin of 46 points.
According to ESPN.com’s Chris Forsberg, Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas called Game 5 a must-win and said, “I’m treating it as the biggest game that I’ve ever played.”
Boston desperately needs Thomas to bounce back after two disappointing games in Washington. After a 53-point outburst in Game 2, Thomas managed just 32 points in Game 3 and Game 4 combined. The two games in Washington ended on a particularly sour note for Thomas, as he managed just two points in the second half of Game 4.
Despite Thomas’ remarkable 53-point performance in Game 2, Celtics fans have…