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The Wizards' Marcin Gortat battles Toronto's Jonas Valanciunas for a rebound Tuesday in Game 2. Washington holds a big rebounding edge in the first-round series. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

Rebounding advantage, being more physical gave Wizards a 2-0 series lead

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Paul Pierce's (left) intangible contributions have led to an apparent sense of greater confidence by the Wizards in this first-round series. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

SNYDER: Wizards’ confidence, attitude more apparent on court

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half in Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

John Wall sets Wizards playoff record with 17 assists in victory over Raptors

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (7) chases down a loose ball during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball playoff game against the Washington Wizards in Toronto, Saturday, April 18, 2015. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Budding rivalry between John Wall, Kyle Lowry developing during playoff series

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, shoots over Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson during overtime in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors hope for better shooting

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry sits on the bench after fouling out of the game during fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Kyle Lowry expected to bounce back for Toronto

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, center, lays off a pass as Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson (15) and DeMar DeRozan defend during the second half in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Wizards know ugly Game 1 victory bodes well for future playoff success

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors' Greivis Vasquez (21) drives past Boston Celtics' Evan Turner during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, April 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Greivis Vasquez finds his vibe in Toronto

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Paul Pierce (34) and Otto Porter react during overtime in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. The Wizards won 93-86 in overtime. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Otto Porter shows some fight after getting a chance in Wizards’ playoff victory

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Nene Hilario gathers up a loose ball against the Tornto Raptos during the first half in Game 1 of the NBA basketball playoffs in Toronto, Saturday, April 18, 2015. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Paul Pierce leads Wizards past Raptors in overtime in Game 1

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Paul Pierce, center, is congratulated after their 93-86 overtime win against the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Paul Pierce gets the best of Toronto

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard Louis Williams (23) goes up for a three-point shot against Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Miami. Williams finished the night with 29 points as the Raptors defeated the Heat 107-104. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Lou Williams is a tough cover for the Washington Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dunks the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Washington. The Wizards won 108-99. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards discard Raptors’ season sweep to start fresh in playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) attempts to keep control of the ball as Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) and guard Bradley Beal (3) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards will face Toronto Raptors in first round of playoffs

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Charlotte Hornets' Mo Williams, middle, looses the dribble as he tries to drive past Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson, left and Terrence Ross, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Williams, Hornets top Raptors 103-94 in tech-filled game

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dunks the ball in front of Brooklyn Nets guard Alan Anderson (6) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards return from break with five things to watch

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson comes down after a dunk against the Washington Wizards during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

DeMar DeRozan’s late jumper leads Raptors past Wizards

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Wizards guard Bradley Beal will sit out his third straight game with a big toe injury on Wednesday in Toronto. (Associated Press)

Bradley Beal gets a chance to heal as Wizards play Toronto

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman reacts to a play in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in Washington. The Raptors won 120-116 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Washington Wizards lose to Toronto Raptors despite John Wall’s performance

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times