May 3 (The Sports Xchange) - ATLANTA -- The Washington Wizards withstood a sizzling start from the Atlanta Hawks and rallied in the second half for a 104-98 win Sunday in Game One of an Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Guard Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 28 points, but injured his right ankle early in the fourth quarter and needed treatment before returning for the final three minutes.
Forward DeMarre Carroll led the Hawks with 24 points, 19 coming in a big first half that saw Atlanta lead by as many as 11.
Game Two of the series is Tuesday night in Atlanta.