Celtics Host Reeling Wizards
The Boston Celtics play host to the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on Sunday.

The Celtics (15-4) face the third game of a six-game home stand, where they have gone 2-0 so far, and they need to keep the momentum going to added to their impressive, 8-1 home record. Jayson Tatum leads the team with MVP calibre numbers, averaging 30.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. Jaylen Brown averages 25.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals, while Marcus Smart averages 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game. The Celtics average a league-best 119.8 points per game, while shooting an average of 48.8 percent from the field. Defensively they have also been impressive, holding opponents to an average of 112.9 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Wizards (10-9) look to bounce back from two straight losses as they face the third and final game of a road trip with a chance to build on their 3-5 road record. Kyle Kuzma continues to impress, averaging 20.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis is also at the top of his game, averaging 20.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.6 blocks per game. Bradley Beal averages 23.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Wizards average 108.3 points per game, which is second fewest in the league. On the other end, they are giving up an average of 109.6 points against. Rui Hachimura (ankle) and Monte Morris (ankle) are listed as questionable for action, while Delon Wright (hamstring) remains out.
Posted on: 11/26/2022 1:34 PM