Washington Times · Apr 19, 2018
‘Just stay cool:’ Wizards preach better start, aggressiveness for Game 3
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to drive to the net as Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Toronto. ...John Wall repeated a small phrase as he shared his thoughts on facing another 0-2 playoff hole.
A year ago, the Wizards returned home in the second round after losing two games to the Boston Celtics. They won the next two, eventually falling in seven.
This season, it’s the top-seeded Toronto Raptors that have jumped all over the Wizards.
“Just stay cool,” Wall said. “Just stay cool.”