Off The Bench - Washington Wizards

Breaking down Game 2 in Toronto, how the Wizards will adjust for Game 3, playing at home, and more. Ty Lawson (25:00) joins Off The Bench to talk about his crazy schedule in the past week, being inserted into Game 2, what defensive adjustments the Wizards need to make, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys break down what went right for the Wizards in Game 1 and what needs to improve to even the series in Game 2. Then, they talk about the rest of the games in an exciting first weekend of NBA Playoff action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down #WizRaptors, the key matchups to watch, the health of Otto Porter Jr. and Mike Scott, Ty Lawson signing and his possible impact, the 2015 series between the Wizards and Raptors, #WizRaptors predictions, the other NBA Playoffs matchups, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Going through the Wizards' playoff scenarios heading into Wednesday night and how the team matches up with possible opponents. John Wall (11:35) joins Off The Bench to talk about how he feels heading into the playoffs, playing on the road in the first round, the team's x-factor in the postseason, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Crimson at PodDC, Wizards play-by-play radio voice Dave Johnson on the state of the Wizards entering the playoffs, the team's intense film session on Sunday, the #RadioParty, his crazy schedule doing the radio, TV, Wizards, and D.C. United, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The return of John Wall, how his presence impacts the offense, the current playoff picture and tiebreaker situations, the Wizards' final five games of the regular season, picking winners for Villanova vs. Michigan, and more. On April 9 at 6:00pm, Off The Bench will be recorded LIVE at Crimson DC with radio play-by-play voice of the Wizards Dave Johnson! RSVP ahead of time to receive a special offer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest on John Wall returning to practice, his expected first game back, what Wall and the team have learned in his absence, recapping the #Bullets40 weekend, Phil Chenier's jersey retirement, and the playoff picture. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from Crimson at Pod DC around the corner from Capital One Arena, Jason Smith joins the podcast to talk about the state of the Wizards, the playoffs approaching, the suggested playoff format of 1-16, balancing fatherhood and family with being a professional athlete, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down the Wizards' crazy double overtime win in Boston against the Celtics, the Morris twins and Beal-Tatum relationships, our March Madness picks, and the importance of Saturday's game against the Pacers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down the Wizards' weekend road trip, the Wolves and Celtics games this week, John Wall's progression, NCAA Tournament picks, upsets, and dark horses, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys break down an important win over the Heat in D.C. before previewing a back-to-back road trip in New Orleans and Miami. Then, '78 Bullets champion Phil Walker joins the pod (14:35) to talk about his unique place on the team and his NBA career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys break down the Wizards’ tough week, the Heat (twice) and Pelicans this week, the spaced out schedule in the coming weeks, and more. Then, Monumental Sports and Entertainment President of Business Operations Jim Van Stone (22:00) talks about the new renovations coming to Capital One Arena this summer, including the sound system, new seating, concessions and concourse upgrades, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth joins the podcast to talk about the Wizards' recent success, the landscape of the East, life on the road with the NBA on ESPN, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reviewing the Wizards' big win over the Sixers, Tomas Satoransky's confidence growing, the upcoming back-to-back with the Bucks and the Warriors, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the East's toughest schedule the rest of the way, the Wizards start off their stretch of five games in seven days against the Cavs, Hornets, and Sixers this weekend. Topics include Beal's confidence post-All-Star, the Wizards back to near full health, how they match up with this weekend's opponents, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind the scenes from Bradley Beal's first full All-Star weekend, John Wall's experience and injury update, celebrity sightings, thoughts on the All-Star events, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topics include the evolution of Tomas Satoransky, the trade deadline, the Cavs' moves, Washington's games against the Celtics and the Bulls, upcoming game against the Knicks on Wednesday, previewing All-Star weekend, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Riding a four-game winning streak, the guys go through the Wizards' play as of late including ball movement, defensive improvements, beating the Raptors and Magic, upcoming back-to-back against Pacers and Sixers, and more. Then, former Wizard and 14-year NBA veteran Drew Gooden III (16:30) joins Off The Bench to talk about why the Wizards are playing so well, why the team is not better without John Wall and Wall's value to the team, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter Jr.'s growth since his playing days, the Kansas connection and graduating, his rookie year broadcasting on NBC Sports Washington, his connection to Aaron Rodgers, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before getting to our first fan mailbag of the season, the guys remember the late Rasual Butler and his wife, rehash the win over the Thunder, expectations for #WizRaptors on Thursday, and more. Fan questions (17:30) include the team's mindset without John Wall, what motivates Kelly Oubre Jr., trade deadline moves, the "biggest baller" on the Wizards, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joined by Yahoo! Sports' Michael Lee, the guys react to the injury news about John Wall, the timeline of his knee injury history and future, the Wizards' tough schedule ahead, who needs to step up in Wall's absence, the Blake Griffin trade to Detroit, and more national NBA headlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.