WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 28 factors and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night time.
Tatum had missed two of Boston’s earlier 4 video games with a knee subject. He helped the Celtics win their seventh straight over the Wizards and third in Washington this season.
Payton Pritchard added 15 factors on 5 3-pointers, and Derrick White additionally had 15 factors.
Jordan Poole led Washington with 21 factors, and Bilal Coulibaly added 19. The Wizards have misplaced three in a row and 16 of 17.
Takeaways
Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 factors in 11 minutes earlier than he was compelled out with proper heel ache. The 29-year-old ahead was making his seventh look of the season, all of these coming since Nov. 25.
Wizards: Justin Champagnie had 13 factors and 14 rebounds, and Bub Carrington added 11 factors and 10 rebound.
Key second
Tatum hit three baskets throughout a 15-0 run that spanned throughout the primary and second quarters, together with a pull-up 3 with 4 seconds left within the first to stretch Boston’s result in 11 factors. White’s 3-pointer early within the second accomplished the run, making it 39-23.
Key stat
The Celtics had a 16-1 free-throw benefit within the first half and completed at 24-8.
Up subsequent
Each groups are again in motion Thursday night time. Boston hosts Chicago, and Washington hosts Charlotte.
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