The big picture

Washington Wizards come in 20th on the ladder; Boston Celtics are 4th. Boston Celtics are the side higher up the table.

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

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

Form

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

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

Head to head

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

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: Washington Wizards by 45 points in 2002-03 (114–69).

Players to watch

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).

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).

At Capital One Arena

Washington Wizards have won 4 of their last 19 at Capital One Arena.

What the numbers say

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