The Washington Wizards took some criticism in the regular season for not being tough enough on the defensive end, but the playoffs are a different story. The Wizards look to continue being the aggressors and attempt to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series when they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 on Wednesday.

James Harden won the battle of MVP candidates in the series opener and that helped the Houston Rockets cruise to a severe trouncing of the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston looks to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference series on Wednesday and Harden will again strive to outplay Thunder star Russell Westbrook.

Kevin Durant put up big numbers in his first playoff game as a member of the Golden State Warriors, but it is Draymond Green who continues to make the engine run. Green will try to dictate the energy again when the Warriors host the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series on Wednesday.