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Washington Wizards guard John Wall, in suit, celebrates with guard Ramon Sessions (7) during a break in the first half of Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. Wall is out with a hand injury. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall active for Game 5 of Eastern Conference semifinals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) moves the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) defends in the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball Western Conference playoff series Monday, May 11, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Top seeds Warriors, Hawks returning home for pivotal Game 5s

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, in suit, celebrates with guard Ramon Sessions (7) during a break in the first half of Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. Wall is out with a hand injury. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall’s swelling goes down, expected to see doctors

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts after missing a 3-point shot late in the second half of Game 4 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, May 11, 2015, in Washington. The Hawks won 106-101. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Paul Pierce, Wizards can’t muster late-game heroics again in Game 4 loss

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards Bradley Beal (3) reacts to hitting a three pointer over Atlanta Hawks DeMarre Carroll (5) in the second half of the Eastern Conference Semifinals basketball game 4 on Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Verizon Center in Washington. The Hawks won 106-101. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

SNYDER: In best-of-seven series, Wizards must learn lessons, move on

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) tries to shoot between Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15), from the Dominican Republic, and guard Kyle Korver (26) in the first half of Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bradley Beal takes on role of distributor and defender

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards players mob Paul Pierce on the floor after his game winning shot as time expired after Game 3 of the second round of the NBA basketball playoffs Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 103-101. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

Paul Pierce’s shot salvages fourth-quarter collapse

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. is viewed by the organization and new coach Scott Brooks as a vital piece of the franchise going forward. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Paul Pierce’s buzzer-beater lifts Wizards past Hawks 103-101

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrate a 3-point shot by forward Paul Pierce in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

SNYDER: John Wall’s absence may also force Wizards to win without marquee talent

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) chases a loose ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) looks on in the first half of game two of the second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Wall remains day to day for Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore, top, scramble for the ball in the first half of an NBA second-round basketball payoff series game Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Wall out for Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) heads to the basket as Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4) defends in the first half of game two of the second-round NBA playoff series basketball game Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Without John Wall, Wizards struggle against Hawks, lose in Game 2

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradely Beal intercepts a pass from Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver intended for Jeff Teague during an NBA second-round basketball payoff series game on Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Atlanta. Washington won 104-98. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta-Journal Constitution via AP) MARIETTA DAILY OUT, GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT, LOCAL TV OUT (WXIA, WGCL, FOX 5)

Washington Wizards reminded of past after taking lead in series against Atlanta Hawks

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Wizards' John Wall goes up for a shot against in a 104-98 win over the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. (Associated Press)

Wizards sore, but shake off rust to beat Hawks in Game 1

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, and John Wall embrace after Game 4 of the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 26, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 125-94 to complete the first sweep of a seven-game series in club history, and advancing them to the second-round. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards will face Atlanta Hawks in second round

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) passes the ball as he falls between Toronto Raptors forwards Terrence Ross (31) and Amir Johnson (15) during the first half of Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs Friday, April 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Bradley Beal find greater comfort in return to playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Ramon Sessions (7) goes to the basket past Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) and center Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 10, 2015, at New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

On basketball: Injuries, rest end up revealing Wizards’ lineup options

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

This is a Sept. 29, 2014, file photo shows Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland posing for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland stabbed outside New York nightclub

By Colleen Long - Associated Press

West Team’s Stephen Curry, left, of the Golden State Warriors, against East Team’s Al Horford, of the Atlanta Hawks, during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Warriors, Hawks on top, LeBron set to chase when NBA resumes

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press