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Washington Wizards: Wizards drop Game 1 to surging Ibaka and Raptors

By Jen Julie Smith

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards dribble spast Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards dribble spast Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 14: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors grabs the rebound against the Washington Wizards in Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 14, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 14: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors grabs the rebound against the Washington Wizards in Game One of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 14, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Value in Valancuinas

At the opening tip Marcin Gortat was called for the foul one second into the game. He would then pick up his second foul at the 9:16 mark. He was just no match for Jonas Valanciunas.

After Gortat picked up those two quick fouls in the first quarter, Ian Mahinmi would have to check into the game.

Mahinmi would also pick up two quick fouls. The Wizards now down both of their centers, Mike Scott would have to come in and play the middle.

Valanciunas was a problem for Washington. He had 7 points and 4 rebounds to finish the first stanza. Although he finished the game with 9 points, the damage was already done.

While OG Anunoby who averaged 5.9 points during the regular season, had 8 points, including two-3 pointers, leading all Raptors scorers in the first quarter.

John Wall had to take over, where he was perfect from the 3-point line, 2-for-2. However, the Wizards were outrebounded 11 to 5 to end the first frame.

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