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From The Other Side: Wizards vs. Heat – Another Kelly Olynyk Dagger

Truth About It is a blog that primarily focuses on all things Washington Wizards. We have media credentials and that access allows for up-close coverage of games, practices, and other activities, irreverent and otherwise. But occasionally we use that access to explore what’s going on with the opposing team. We call this segment, “From The Other Side,” and in today’s installment, @rashad20 focuses on the play Kelly Olynyk made to spoil Washington’s home opener.

After Miami’s 113-112 win over the Washington Wizards, Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra compared the Wizards’ opening night energy to a playoff atmosphere:

“These home opening nights, there are great for your team because they’re probably some of the closest games–in terms of focus and intensity–you’ll get to the playoffs in the regular season because everyone’s all hyped up your first game playing in front of your fans.