Wizards reclaim series lead, 3-2

Back at home, and back in charge, Bradley Beal scored 27 points, and John Wall added 20 points and 14 assists, leading the Wizards to a 103-99 victory over the Hawks on Wednesday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Dennis Schroder led the Hawks with 29 points, making a career high-tying five 3s, and 11 assists.

CELTICS TAKE 3-2 LEAD >> Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley scored 24 points apiece to help the Celtics beat the Bulls, 108-97, and take a 3-2 lead in their firstround playoff series.

Dwyane Wade had 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Chicago.

NFL

LYNCH PASSES PHYSICAL, REACHES DEAL WITH OAKLAND >> Marshawn Lynch is coming out of retirement after agreeing on a twoyear deal with the Raiders that paved the way for a trade to his hometown team in Oakland.

Lynch passed a physical Wednesday and agreed to a restructured two-year contract. Those were the final steps needed before Seattle could trade his rights along with a 2018 sixthround pick to the Raiders for a 2018 fifth-rounder.

Lynch also must apply to the NFL for reinstatement from the retired list before he can play with the Raiders.

Tennis

SHARAPOVA RETURNS >> Looking relieved, Maria Sharapova went through her familiar routine of waving to the crowd and blowing kisses after winning her first match on her return from a 15-month doping ban on Wednesday.

The five-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 beat Roberta Vinci 7-5, 6-3 in the opening round of the Porsche Grand Prix.

Sharapova had earlier been given a lukewarm welcome by the 4,500 fans, receiving a polite applause and some whistling when she entered the arena.

WILLIAMS’ PREGNANCY POST AN ACCIDENT >> Serena Williams says she was taking a personal photo of her progressing pregnancy on Snapchat when she accidentally pressed the wrong button and made the post public.

The photo of the tennis superstar in a one piece bathing suit was captioned “20 weeks.” Despite the lack of information, it immediately made headlines around the world last week. Her publicist later confirmed the pregnancy to The Associated Press.