Jayson Tatum, Neemias Queta Shine As Celtics Handle Wizards
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 111-100 on Saturday at TD Garden. The victory extended the Celtics' winning streak against the Wizards to a franchise-record 11 games, completing a 3-0 sweep of the season series.
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Boston controlled the game early, building a substantial lead by halftime thanks to a strong second quarter where they outscored Washington 35-14. The Celtics dominated the paint and rebounding throughout, while the Wizards struggled on the road amid an extended losing streak.
Jayson Tatum, in his second home appearance since returning from Achilles rupture, overcame a slow start to post a well-rounded stat line of 20 points (on 8-of-19 shooting, including 2-of-9 from 3), 14 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals in a season-high 32 minutes of action.
Neemias Queta delivered a standout performance off the bench, leading all scorers with 24 points on efficient 11-of-13 shooting (including 2-of-3 free throws), along with 10 rebounds (6 offensive), three assists, one steal, and two blocks in 31 minutes. He was particularly dominant in the first half, scoring 22 of his points there through dunks, layups, and putbacks, exploiting Washington's weak interior defense.
The Celtics' balanced effort, including contributions from Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Sam Hauser, helped them maintain control despite a late Wizards push in the fourth quarter. Boston improved to 44-23 overall, solidifying their position near the top of the Eastern Conference, while Washington fell to 16-50.
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