Washington Wizards star John Wall going strong in pro-am games: NBA News
At the Impact Basketball Competitive Training session on Wednesday, Washington Wizards point guard John wall triggered an outstanding comeback in the defining moments of the game to power Wizards ‘G’ team to an exhilarating 107-101
win.
Known for his agility and athleticism, the 21 year old Wall helped Washington recover from a 10-point second half deficit and tie the game at 98. He then went berserk from downtown and gave his team a six-point lead, which was
never relinquished.
Wall finished the game with 37 points, dished out 10 assists and gathered 6 rebounds, leading his side to their first win in Las Vegas. Speaking to the reporters after the game, Wall termed the game as a preparation for the regular
season;
“Even though it’s summer league, we fought back. That’s what we need to do in the regular season, win close games,”
Wall was however not finished for the day just yet. Hours after the first game, Wall suited for yet another contest and notched up 37 points again.
During one stretch in the second game, Wall surged with back to back blows and reeled off 10 straight points for his team. However, he was not able to end the night on the winning note and missed a game-tying 3-pointer right at
the buzzer.
This does not however deny the fact that after missing a lion share of last season’s games with the Wizards, Wall has returned back to full fitness and in less than four hours, he registered 74 points, 16 assists and 13 rebounds
in a total of 64 minutes of gruelling basketball action.
He is the man around which the Wizards have been planning to develop a young core of players, who can in future make the capital city franchise into a NBA power house. The good news for the Wizards is that Wall is working hard
to make it happen.
“I’m just working on everything. Making jump shots and feeling more comfortable with it. That’s something I really been working on. Each day, that’s what I come here for. I know I can get to the basket, and those things. I do it
when the game gets tight, but if people are leaving me open, I got to make those shots. If I miss a couple, it’s not that I’m mad. It’s keeping the confidence.”
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