Wizards vs Celtics
Thu, Dec 4
Final
Wizards
Wizards
(3 - 18)
101
-
146
Celtics
Celtics
(13 - 9)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 26 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 101 |
| Celtics | 32 | 34 | 43 | 37 | 146 |
Venue: Capital One Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
CJ McCollum
WAS | #3 | G
22
2
3
Derrick White
BOS | #9 | G
30
7
9
Smart Game Analysis
Boston Celtics has a 82% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' superior depth and system should easily dismantle a depleted Wizards squad that ranks dead last in defense.
Key Analysis
- • Washington is missing key starters Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Corey Kispert, stripping them of their best young scorers and defenders.
- • Boston has dominated this head-to-head matchup with nine consecutive wins, including a 29-point blowout earlier this season.
- • The Wizards possess the NBA's worst defense, allowing a staggering 127.3 points per game.
- • Boston's depth players like Derrick White and Payton Pritchard have proven capable of carrying the offense when stars are out.
- • The Celtics rank 1st in the league for limiting turnovers, which will prevent Washington from generating easy transition points.
- • Washington must shoot significantly better than their season average of 36.8% from three-point range to remain competitive.
