The Washington Wizards will face the Boston Celtics on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM EST at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are currently struggling with a poor 2-11 record and are on a nine-game losing streak, most recently falling to the New York Knicks 133-106. They hold the 14th spot in the Eastern Conference.
On the other hand, the Celtics enter this game with strong momentum after ending the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 15-game unbeaten run. The Celtics won a tightly contested game 120-117 against the Cavs and currently sit in second place in the Western Conference. The Wizards and Celtics have faced off 323 times in the regular season, with the Wizards securing 120 victories and the Celtics winning 203.
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The Wizards have struggled on both ends of the court this season. Ranking 21st in offense, they average 109.9 points per game, but their defense has been a significant weak spot, allowing 124.7 points per game, second-worst in the NBA. The team also ranks poorly in rebounding, averaging just 41.7 boards per game while allowing the second-most in the league with 48.9 opponent rebounds. Washington has shown some promise from beyond the arc, hitting 12.5 three-pointers per game, but their 33.4% shooting from deep ranks them 25th in the league.
In comparison, the Celtics boast one of the league’s best offenses, ranking second overall with 121.5 points per game. They also hold a solid defensive position, ranking 12th by allowing 111.8 points per contest. The Celtics have a slight edge in rebounding, averaging 42.7 boards per game and allowing 43.1. Boston leads the league in three-pointers made, with 19.1 per game, and ranks eighth in three-point shooting percentage at 37.9%.
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Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics: Head-To-Head Stats
In recent head-to-head games between the Wizards and the Celtics, the Celtics have dominated, winning nine of the last ten games. The latest meeting took place on October 24, 2024, when Boston defeated Washington with a score of 122-102. This win marked the Celtics’ fifth consecutive victory in the series, continuing a strong run that began in the 2023-24 season. That season saw Boston winning all four encounters, including a 132-122 win over the Wizards on April 14, 2024, and a 130-104 victory on March 17, 2024. The Celtics had a near-perfect 2023-24 campaign against Washington, also winning games in February (133-129) and October (126-107).
The Wizards’ only recent victory over Boston came on March 28, 2023, with a 130-111 win. However, this win was a rare highlight in an otherwise Celtics-dominated series. Boston also won both games during the 2022-23 season, including a 130-121 victory on November 27, 2022, and a 112-94 win in October of that year. The Celtics’ winning streak began in the 2021-22 season, with the team securing victories in both games, including a dominant 144-102 win on April 3, 2022.
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