The Boston Celtics are at dwelling on Saturday night time as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Boston enters Saturday’s recreation with a 43-23 document after dropping on the street to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night time.
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen BrownKevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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In Thursday’s loss to the Thunder, Jaylen Brown led the way in which for the Celtics as he recorded 34 factors, six rebounds and 7 assists whereas Payton Pritchard added 14 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists of his personal.
Now Boston will attempt to bounce again at dwelling on Saturday as they face off towards a struggling Wizards staff.
On the opposite facet, Washington enters Saturday’s contest with a 16-49 document after dropping on the street to the Orlando Magic in additional time on Thursday night time.
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Washington Wizards ahead Bilal Coulibaly (0) throughout a recreation towards the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.John E&interval; Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Bilal Coulibaly led the way in which for the Wizards in Thursday’s loss as he ended the sport with 29 factors, 5 rebounds and 5 assists whereas Trae Young recorded 15 factors, three rebounds and 6 assists.
While each groups need to decide up a victory in Thursday night time’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers because of accidents.
Wizards Injury Report
For the Wizards, they’ve 5 gamers listed on their damage report for Saturday’s recreation in Boston.
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Washington has dominated out Anthony Davis as he stays sidelined whereas recovering from a left finger sprain.
The Wizards have additionally dominated out Kyshawn George as he continues to recuperate from a left elbow sprain.
Washington Wizards ahead Kyshawn George (18)David Reginek-Imagn Images
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Cam Whitmore is ready to overlook the rest of the season because of a blood clot in his proper shoulder whereas D’Angelo Russell stays away from the staff.
Sharife Cooper has been listed as questionable because of a proper ankle and foot sprain and he’s at risk of lacking his first recreation since January 29.
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Celtics Injury Report: Will Jayson Tatum, Derrick White Play?
On the opposite facet, the Celtics have three gamers listed on their damage report, although star ahead Jayson Tatum is just not considered one of them.
Boston Celtics ahead Jayson Tatum (0)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Of course, Tatum missed Thursday’s loss to the Thunder because of proper Achilles damage administration however he’s off the damage report and can return towards the Wizards.
Boston has listed Derrick White as possible because of a proper knee contusion and he’s anticipated to return after lacking Thursday’s loss.
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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9)Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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The Celtics have additionally listed Baylor Scheierman as possible and he’s anticipated to play regardless of coping with a proper ankle sprain whereas Nikola Vucevic stays sidelined whereas recovering from surgical procedure to restore a fracture in his proper ring finger.
Fans can catch Saturday night time’s matchup between the Wizards and Celtics from Boston at 6:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 14, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
