NBA: Top 5 highest-scoring games of John Wall's career

#3 42 at Atlanta Hawks, April 28, 2017

John Wall scored 42 points to help the Wizards eliminate the Hawks

Stat line: 42 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks on 64.0 % shooting

After failing to make it to the 2016 NBA playoffs, the Washington Wizards were once again back in the playoffs in 2017 and were up against the Atlanta Hawks in the First Round. The Wizards were up 3-2 after five games and the focus shifted to the Game 6 in Atlanta. John Wall scored 42 points on the night and helped the Washington Wizards eliminate the Hawks from playoffs.

Wall scored 12 points in the second quarter and the Wizards were up 65-46 at the halftime. Atlanta would, however, fight back in the third quarter and cut the Wizards' lead to 7 points after three quarters.

However, Wall's 19-point explosion in the fourth quarter helped the Wizards steal the game and the series in six games.