Buzzer beats Paul Pierce, barely, and Wizards are eliminated by Hawks

Wizards guard John Wall battled through an injured wrist to get a double-double in Friday's series-clinching 94-91 loss to the Hawks in Game 6. Wall had a game-high 13 assists and added 20 points on 7-of-21 shooting. He also had two steals in the

Congratulations to the Atlanta Hawks for a great and competitive second-round series. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough to force a Game 7 tonight. There will be a time to talk about what the Wizards should do this summer 

The Wizards swingman converted a three-point attempt that was (correctly) waved off on replay, and while the Atlanta Hawks needed every bit of 48 minutes, they were able to hold on for dear life in a 94-91 victory to advance 

Paul Pierce almost did it again, but after his three-point shot at the buzzer was waved off, the Atlanta Hawks are going to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1970 after beating the Washington Wizards, 94-91, 

The Wizards look to avoid last year's fate at home in Game 6 as they face elimination against the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks.