The Boston Celtics, boasting a strong record of 20-5, will face the struggling Washington Wizards, who sit at 3-20, in their upcoming matchup. The Celtics currently lead their division and are on a one-game winning streak, while the Wizards are experiencing a two-game losing streak. Boston’s Jayson Tatum is a standout performer, averaging 28.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. In contrast, Jordan Poole leads the Wizards with 20.2 points per game, but the team has been hampered by injuries, with several key players, including Kyle Kuzma and Malcolm Brogdon, listed as out. This game presents a significant challenge for Washington as they look to turn their season around against one of the league’s top teams.
Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards Game Information
Game Date: December 15, 2024
Game Time: 06:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston, NBA League Pass Channel 3
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Washington Wizards Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 3-20
Conference Record: 2-13
Division Record: 2-3
Streak: 2 loss
Boston Celtics Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 20-5
Conference Record: 18-3
Division Record: 4-0
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Washington Wizards (3-20, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Jordan Poole, 20.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jonas Valančiūnas, 7.91 RPG
Assists Leader: Jordan Poole, 5 APG
Steals Leader: Jordan Poole, 1.67 SPG
Blocks Leader: Alex Sarr, 1.81 BPG
Boston Celtics (20-5, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Jayson Tatum, 28.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jayson Tatum, 8.87 RPG
Assists Leader: Jayson Tatum, 5.7 APG
Steals Leader: Jayson Tatum, 1.22 SPG
Blocks Leader: Kristaps Porziņģis, 1.5 BPG
Washington Wizards Injury Report
Saddiq Bey – Knee (Out) – Coach Brain Keefe said that Bey doesn’t have a return timetable, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Kyle Kuzma – Ribs (Out) – The Wizards have listed Kuzma as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Malcolm Brogdon – Hamstring (Out) – The Wizards have listed Brogdon as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Corey Kispert – Ankle (Out) – The Wizards have listed Kispert as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Kyshawn George – Ankle (Out) – The Wizards have listed George as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Celtics.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Sam Hauser – Adductor (Day To Day) – Houser did not play in Thursday’s (Dec. 12) game against the Pistons.
Al Horford – Rest (Out) – The Celtics have listed Horford as Out for Sunday’s (Dec. 15) game against the Wizards.
Jayson Tatum – Patella (Day To Day) – Tatum did not play in Thursday’s (Dec. 12) game against the Pistons.
Jaden Springer – Illness (Day To Day) – Springer did not play in Thursday’s (Dec. 12) game against the Pistons.
Washington Wizards Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 vs Boston Celtics
December 19, 2024 vs Charlotte Hornets
December 21, 2024 at Milwaukee Bucks
December 23, 2024 at Oklahoma City Thunder
December 26, 2024 vs Charlotte Hornets
December 28, 2024 vs New York Knicks
December 30, 2024 vs New York Knicks
January 01, 2025 vs Chicago Bulls
January 03, 2025 at New Orleans Pelicans
January 05, 2025 vs New Orleans Pelicans
Boston Celtics Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 15, 2024 at Washington Wizards
December 19, 2024 vs Chicago Bulls
December 21, 2024 at Chicago Bulls
December 23, 2024 at Orlando Magic
December 25, 2024 vs Philadelphia 76ers
December 27, 2024 vs Indiana Pacers
December 29, 2024 vs Indiana Pacers
December 31, 2024 vs Toronto Raptors
January 02, 2025 at Minnesota Timberwolves
January 03, 2025 at Houston Rockets
