#NBATogetherLive: John Wall forces Game 7 vs. Boston Celtics with game-winning three-pointer

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In Game 6 of the 2017 Eastern Conference Semi-finals, John Wall delivered in the clutch to force Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. 

With 3.5 seconds remaining, Wall buried a three-pointer over Avery Bradley to give Washington a 92-91 win, standing atop the scorers table in celebration in front of the home fans. 

“Looked the defender in the eye and took a shot that I work on," Wall said post-game

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Boston led 69-66 heading into the fourth quarter after both Wall and Bradley Beal got off to slow starts, but in the final frame, the Wizards duo combined for 23 of Washington's 26 points in the back-and-forth battle.

Wall finished with 26 points and eight assists on the night, while Beal led the way with a game-high 33 points.

For the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley scored 27 points apiece. 

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor for The Sporting News.