Nationals Win Weekend Series, Wizards Top Hawks in 1st Playoff Game

Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez tries to steal first base while Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman await the ball during the Nationals' 3-2 victory at Nationals Park in Southeast on Friday, April.14./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Nationals second baseman Desmond Murphy unsuccessfully tags Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp trying to steal second base during the Nationals' 3-2 victory at Nationals Park in Southeast on Friday, Apr.14./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Nationals third baseman Anthony Randon tries to steal first base while Phillies Tommy Joseph await the ball and referee Mike Estabrook take a close look during the Nationals' 3-2 victory at Nationals Park in Southeast on Friday, Apr.14./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Nationals catcher Matt Wieters tries to steal a base while Phillies Tommy Joseph await the ball during the Nationals' 3-2 victory at Nationals Park in Southeast on Friday, Apr.14./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth turns on the burners passing second base to score the first run during the Nationals' 3-2 victory at Nationals Park in Southeast on Friday, Apr. 14./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Wizards forward Jason Smith is defended by Atlanta forward Ryan Kelly during the Wizards 114-107 victory at Verizon Center in Northwest on Sunday, Apr.16./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Wizards point guard John Wall goes to the basket while being defended by Atlanta center Dwight Howard during the Wizards' 114-107 victory at Verizon Center in Northwest on Sunday, Apr.16./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Wizards point guard Bradley Beal drives past Atlanta point guard Tim Hardaway Jr. during the Wizards' 114-107 victory at Verizon Center in Northwest on Sunday, Apr.16./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Atlanta forward Paul Millsap get a rebound from Wizards forward Jason Smith during the Wizards' 114-107 victory at Verizon Center in Northwest on Sunday, Apr.16./Photo by John E. De Freitas

Atlanta Hawks point guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and Wizards center Marcin Gortat fight for ball possession during the Wizards' 114-107 victory at Verizon Center in Northwest on Sunday, Apr.16./Photo by John E. De Freitas