Washington, DC – Jayson Tatum delivered a dominant performance with 28 points and 12 rebounds as the Boston Celtics secured a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening.
Tatum, who had missed two of the Celtics’ last four games due to a knee issue, helped lead his team to their seventh consecutive win over the Wizards, extending their winning streak in Washington to three games this season.
Payton Pritchard contributed 15 points, including five 3-pointers, while Derrick White also scored 15 points in the win.
For the Wizards, Jordan Poole led the way with 21 points, and rookie Bilal Coulibaly added 19. Despite the efforts of Poole and Coulibaly, Washington suffered its third straight loss and has now dropped 16 of its last 17 games.
Notable Takeaways
- Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis made a strong impact early, scoring 11 points in just 11 minutes before being sidelined with right heel pain. The 29-year-old forward was playing in his seventh game of the season, all of which have been since Nov. 25.
- Wizards: Justin Champagnie contributed a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds, while Bub Carrington added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Key Moment of the Game:
Tatum sparked a decisive 15-0 run spanning the first and second quarters. He scored three field goals during the stretch, including a pull-up 3-pointer with just four seconds left in the first quarter to push Boston’s lead to 11. White capped the run early in the second with a 3-pointer, extending the Celtics’ lead to 39-23.
Key Stat oF The Game:
The Celtics dominated the free-throw line, holding a 16-1 advantage in the first half. They finished the game with a 24-8 free-throw differential.
Looking Ahead:
Both teams will return to action on Thursday night. Boston will host Chicago, while Washington will face Charlotte at home.
