Warriors 32+9: Wizards win at home; three players score 69 points as Eagles return home with 0-2 record

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　　On April 20th, Beijing time, the Wizards defeated the Eagles 109-101 at home, taking a 2-0 lead in the first round of the playoffs. 　　The Wizards have won two home games in a row, with a bright future ahead. John Wall scored 32 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds; Bradley Beal had 31 points, Marcin Gortat 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Brandon Jennings contributed 10 points. 　　The Eagles returned to home ground with a 0-2 record. Paul Millsap scored 27 points and 10 rebounds, Dennis Schröder had 23 points and 6 assists, and Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 19 points – the three of them together scoring 69 points. Taurian Prince scored 12 points, Kent Bazemore had 8 points, while Dwight Howard struggled with fouls and managed only 6 points and 7 rebounds. 　　Coming through their first match, the Wizards scored 114 points, the highest score they have ever achieved in a single playoff game since 1978. 　　The Wizards’ fast-paced style of play made it difficult for the Eagles to adapt. Wal scored 15 points in the third quarter, bringing his total for the game to 32 points along with 14 assists.