‘We’re not scared’: Washington Wizards feeling confident ahead of series against Raptors

The Star | April 13, 2018

Washington split the regular-season series with Toronto, players reasoned, and five-time All-Star John Wall, who has returned from injury, didn’t even play a second in those four games.

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, right, talks with guard Bradley Beal on the bench. “I’m more than excited. This is where players are made and everybody’s trying to fight for the same goal. It’s always fun and it gets very interesting this time of the year,” Beal said about the playoffs.

The inconsistent season had crawled to a close. Inside the Amway Center visitor’s locker room, Washington Wizards backup centre Jason Smith picked at plate of chicken thigh meat.