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The Boston Celtics are expected to end their inconsistent run of results with a win in the capital tonight, but the hosts will put up a good fight. The Washington Wizards find themselves at rock bottom of the Eastern Conference whilst the Celtics are hanging onto fourth.

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Although the Celtics last five hasn’t been easy, the defeat to strugglers Detroit Pistons won’t sit well in the camp. The Wizards have had a much easier run but have been way off their opponents in recent weeks. Can they change their fortunes?

Previous Meetings

09/01/2021 ~ Boston Celtics 116-107 Washington Wizards

13/08/2020 ~ Boston Celtics 90-96 Washington Wizards

Key Player

Jayson Tatum: The 22-year-old has been showing why he is one of the best in the league so far this season, Tatum has averaged 26.6 points per game, 7.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists. With Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown by his side who knows how far this Celtics team can go.

Bradley Beal: Where would the Wizards be without Beal? The shooting guard has dragged his team kicking and screaming throughout this season with an average of 32.8 points per game, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

Injuries

Washington Wizards: Ish Smith (Potential Quad), Thomas Bryan (Knee)

Boston Celtics: Romeo Langford (Wrist), Robert Williams III (Hip), Semi Ojeleye (Potential Knee), Marcus Smart (Calf)

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