Zigging and zagging in the playoffs doesn't just pertain to the sides. It also applies to the total. The past two games in this series have gone over with the combined scores adding up to 223 and 224 points. The last three games have been blowouts.

I don't see that pattern continuing here. This is the time to switch gears and go Under the total.

The Celtics have averaged just 95.2 points during their two playoff games at Verizon Center. The Celtics, though, will play with strong intensity. So will the Wizards with their season on the line and off a lackluster embarrassing Game 5 performance where they lost by 22 points at Boston.

Look for each team to play their best transition defense of the series. There are no secrets nor surprises between these two teams anymore. Not going into Game 6.

Boston has been getting unbelievable play from Al Horford, who is shooting 69.4 percent from the floor and hitting 58.8 percent from 3-point range. Horford is a good player, but those figures can't be sustained.