Washington Wizards: John Wall’s Top 5 Plays of 2016-17 Season
With Washington Wizards’ John Wall selected to his fourth straight NBA All-Star game, let’s review Wall’s top 5 plays so far from the 2016-2017 season.
Washington Wizards‘ John Wall received his fourth consecutive NBA All-Star selection meaning there is no better time to relive his top 5 plays thus far from the 2016-2017 season.
Wall undoubtedly is playing the best basketball of his career this season already earning NBA Player of the Week award on Jan 2 and just a couple days later, Wall attained NBA Player of the Month for his eminent play in December.
Entering Monday, Jan. 30, Wall ranks among the best this season as he ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference in scoring (22.9 PPG), fifth in the East in double-doubles (27 DBLDBL) second in the NBA in assists (10.3 APG) and steals (2.18 STPG).
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The human highlight reel, Wall, has generated an array of jaw-dropping and swoon-worthy plays as the red-hot Wizards surge in the Eastern Conference standings, setting up the scene for playoff basketball come April.
Without further ado, let’s count down the Top 5 plays from Eastern Conference All-Star John Wall of the Washington Wizards.
5. John Wall hits fadeaway shot at the buzzer
In round three of the growing Wizards-Celtics rivalry, Washington Wizards’ John Wall and the entire team was eager to get their revenge after an intense battle in Boston earlier this month.
Wizards’ All-Star guard John Wall delivered an explosive performance with 27 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds. The matchup also featured an astonishing play at the end of the first quarter when Wall brought the basketball up the court, drove down the lane then dribbled the ball behind his back and hits a fadeaway shot off the glass as time expires.
The Wizards prevailed to their 14th straight home victory beating the Boston Celtics 123-108.
4. John Wall’s dazzling bounce pass to Otto Porter
The Washington Wizards concluded 2016 with a contest against the scrambling Brooklyn Nets. With the Wizards’ best shooter Bradley Beal sidelined with an ankle injury, first-year Wizard Trey Burke played his most inspiring game of the season scoring a season-high 28 points.
The 16,461 people in attendance at Verizon Center were able to enjoy Wall’s captivating bounce pass to fourth-year player Otto Porter for one of his 14 assists that night.
Ultimately, the Wizards defeated the Nets 118-95 to reach .500 for the first time this season and their 13th victory at home.
3. Sly no-look assist from John Wall
After a pair of road defeats against the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks to open the new year, the Wizards returned to the place they call home to host the youthful Minnesota Timberwolves.
Washington Wizards’ John Wall dished out a season-high 18 assists including a stunning no-look pass to The Polish Hammer Marcin Gortat.
John Wall recorded his 11th double-double in 14 games to lead the Wizards back into the win column as they blew past the Timberwolves 112-105. The win marked the Wizards ninth straight win at home.
2. John Wall delivers ridiculous through the leg pass
Coming off three straight wins, the Wizards opened the new year on the road against the Houston Rockets. The matchup showcased the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for December John Wall and James Harden as the Wizards tried to put their road woes behind them.
Near the end of the first half, Wall made a tricky play look stupid-simple when he released a stunning pass between his legs to Marcin Gortat for the massive one-handed slam.
James Harden’s triple-double was too much for the Wizards to overcome resulting in the 11th road loss of the season and snapping their three-game winning streak.
1. John Wall sinks game-winning shot
Chicago Bulls’ Denzel Valentine rejoiced his three-pointer by performing a treacherous dance for the 14,361 in attendance at Verizon Center. However, Valentine’s ramble fueled the awakening of the monster inside Wizards’ John Wall.
Led by a motivated Wall, the Wizards stormed back to tie the game which led to Wall’s first game-winning shot of his career.
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Wall’s game-winner lifted the Wizards above .500 as they secured their 19th win after beating the Bulls 101-99.