The big picture

Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Washington Wizards are 20th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.

Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.

Washington Wizards are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.4 points for and 112.3 against.

Form

Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.

Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.

Head to head

These sides have met 99 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 62, Washington Wizards 37.

Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 111–100 at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics have won the last 11 against Washington Wizards.

Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 45 points in 2025-26 (146–101).

Players to watch

For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (23.4 points a game, 74 rebounds in 2026-27) and Trae Young (20 points a game, 29 rebounds in 2026-27).

At TD Garden

Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.