Gortat had a chance to win in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. With the score 104: 104 Polak got a pass from Jared Dudley and decided to throw out the trash. Gerald Henderson blocked the ball, it fell still in the hands of John Wall, but his throw was off target from distance.
The chances of success of action Gortat would be enhanced if the Pole decided to charge. Sure that will not, but podkoszowym crowd could be fouled. Gortat in the vicinity of the rim and while around him a few opponents but rarely solution to power with an attempt to charge – will put the ball on the rim or just throw it in the trash.
The action at the end of the fourth quarter is basically the only serious objection Pole to play in this match. Gortat few weeks impressive form and efficiency. On Tuesday, the Blazers played 33 minutes, hit eight of 12 shots for two points and three of four free and has collected a total of 19 points. For this added a five rebounds in attack and defense (but none in extra time), assist and a block. He also had three losses and six fouls, twice blocked it also rivals.
Wizards lost after extra time, which could not stop Damien Lillard. Blazers quarterback for nearly two months is not to stop. In stoppage time he threw nine of the 12 points the team and assured the team of Portland important win.
Lillard throughout the match threw 41 points and had 11 assists. It was his 15th consecutive match with a minimum 20-point acquis. CJ McCollum received 18 points, Henderson – 12, and Ed Davis – 9 and 15 rebounds. Most points scored for the team guests reserve Ramon Sessions – 21. John Wall added 20 and 11 assists, and Dudley – 16 points.
Wizards played without injured at the previous meeting, Bradley Beal. In addition, in the first quarter of the pitch was removed Alan Anderson scramble for Henderson.
Very good period of the game the visitors had before and just after the break. In the second quarter already losing 38:48, however, they managed to come from behind before going down to the locker room. After customs plan and additional free Gortat leveled the score at 50:50 for 1.17 minutes before the break. In the game, Wall hit “three” and half basketball game in Washington ran 55:54.
At the beginning of the third quarter, “Wizards” won 12 consecutive points, including five Polish middle, and left on top of the game running 67:54. Rivals needed five minutes to bring into alignment (71:71) and take control of the game.
The last quarter began with the conduct Blazers 85:81. Already the end of regulation time the game lasted balanced fight. Guests regained the lead after “three” Dudley at 1.48 minutes before the siren (101: 98). Two-point advantage they had yet after a similar action Walla to 15.8 seconds before the final whistle of judges (104: 102). McCollum equalized when the clock showed 5.8 seconds to the end of regulation time.
Overtime would not be necessary if the players from the capital performed better free throws. Throughout the match they came 11 of 23 attempts (rivals 24/31). This is the second match in a row in which especially disappointed in this element of the game. They lost the battle for the collection 45-53.
Wizards lost the third match in a row and again a little utrudnili a fight for the play-off, the more that their rivals for a place in the last eight win more often than lose. Wizards 30-33 balance occupy 10th place in the East. Before them are the Detroit Pistons (9th, balance 32-31), Chicago Bulls (8th place, the balance 32-30) and Indiana Pacers (7th place, balance 34-30) and Charlotte Hornets (6th place, the balance 34-28). It is these teams will compete for playing in the play-off.
Wizards match in Portland started a small journey through the Western Conference. On Friday will play the Utah Jazz on Saturday, their rivals will be the Denver Nuggets.
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