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John Wall acknowledged Saturday that he's playing through pain and fatigue, the Washington Post reports. "Everything," Wall said when asked what's hurting. "I can't even name a specific thing to be honest with you."

Wall acknowledged Saturday that he's playing through pain and fatigue, the Washington Post reports. "Everything," Wall said when asked what's hurting. "I can't even name a specific thing to be honest with you."

Analysis:

Wall, who has not missed a game this season, is averaging nearly 36 minutes per game, and the heavy workload is begging to take a toll on the 24-year-old's body. His production has declined since All-Star Weekend as the Wizards have sputtered to a 2-7 post-break record. Over that span, Wall is averaging 14.4 points, 9.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds while shooting just 36 percent from the field. By comparison, he posted 17.4 points, 10.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 46 perent shooting in 54 games prior to the break. Wall was hesitant to state that he'll miss any games to rest, especially with the Wizards already tumbling out of a first-round home court spot, but he acknowledged that finding a chance to rest would be the ideal scenario. "I'm trying to find some time," Wall said. "I don't like to miss games. I like to play and compete and get my team a chance to win."

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