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Wizards’ John Wall and his playoff status uncertain

By Mark Carman

May 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) winces in pain against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) winces in pain against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Washington Wizards PG John Wall status in undetermined: five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand.

The playoff chances for the Washington Wizards took a turn for the worse when All-Star point guard was diagnosed with five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand.  Wall did not play in Game 2 of the series which the Wizards lost to Atlanta 106-90 after winning Game 1 with Wall by six.

Wall was injured in the second quarter of Game 1, but was able to play before the wrist swelled up before Game 2. He had multiple examinations Wednesday and the Wizards have yet to decide what comes next as they continue to consult with physicians and specialists. Game 3 is Saturday night, after a prolonged three-day break.

Ramon Sessions will start for Wall in the advent Wall cannot play. Wall has said he “lives in the training room” to get the swelling to go down and be able to play. He has been a special performer for the Wizards in the playoffs with 18 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds over 39 minutes in Game 1 versus Atlanta. Wall averaged nearly 17 points and 13 assists per game combined with the first round series win over the Raptors included.

The Wizards players have said they still believe they can beat Atlanta without Wall. Whether they really believe that is another story.

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