Tatum had missed two of Boston’s earlier 4 video games with a knee difficulty.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA — Jayson Tatum had 28 factors and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics earned a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening.
Tatum had missed two of Boston’s earlier 4 video games with a knee difficulty. He helped the Celtics earn their seventh straight victory over the Wizards and their third in Washington this season.
Payton Pritchard added 15 factors on 5 3-pointers, and Derrick White additionally scored 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.
Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 factors in 11 minutes earlier than being compelled out with proper heel soreness. The 29-year-old ahead was making his seventh look of the season, all since November 25.
Wizards: Justin Champagnie had 13 factors and 14 rebounds, and Bub Carrington added 11 factors and 10 rebounds.
Tatum scored three baskets throughout a 15-0 run that spanned the primary and second quarters, together with a pull-up 3 with 4 seconds left within the first to increase Boston’s lead at 11 factors. White’s 3-pointer early within the second accomplished the run, making the rating 39-23.
The Celtics had a 16-1 free throw benefit within the first half and completed 24-8.
Each groups are again in motion Thursday evening. Boston hosts Chicago and Washington hosts Charlotte.
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