NBA Playoffs: It’s Time for Nene to Set the Pace for the Wizards by Greg Gottfried

May 9, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers small forward Evan Turner (12) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during the first half in game three of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

With a chance of being down 3-1 in the series against the Indiana Pacers tonight, the Washington Wizards will face their first “must-win” situation at home tonight. John Wall, Bradley Beal and Marcin Gortat all struggled in Game 3, and they’ll have to bring it tonight if Washington wants to avoid a loss that would essentially end their season.

Here’s how you can catch the game.

Date: Sunday, May 11th

Start Time: 8:00pm ET

Venue: Verizon Center

Location: Washington D.C.

Series Lead: Wizards lost Games 2 and 3, losing series 1-2

Game 4 Preview: Here

TV Channel: TNT

Live Stream: TNT Overtime



The Indiana Pacers have all the momentum on their side, and now that Roy Hibbert is back to playing at an All-Star level, they’ll certainly look to step on Washington’s throat tonight. The Wizards have to avoid playing scrappy basketball like they did in Game 3–which is something the Pacers would obviously prefer. Washington scored just 63 points on Friday night and they have to find a way to get going in transition, especially if John Wall is struggling to hit shots.

The Wizards’ season is on the line tonight and Game 4 should be the most intense contest of the series so far. You won’t want to miss it.