Washington Wizards Struggle as Boston Celtics Dominate in Capital One Arena Showdown

First Quarter

The Washington Wizards faced off against the Boston Celtics at the Capital One Arena, with the home team looking to improve their 3-18 record. The first quarter saw a competitive start, but the Celtics quickly established control with a 32-point effort. The Wiz managed to put up 26 points, with CJ McCollum contributing significantly by scoring early and setting up plays.

Second Quarter

As the second quarter unfolded, both teams continued their offensive push. The Wizards scored 33 points, thanks in part to Khris Middleton's sharp shooting and playmaking abilities. However, the C's maintained their lead by adding another 34 points to their tally. Despite Justin Champagnie's strong rebounding efforts for DC, Boston's cohesive play kept them ahead.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was pivotal as Boston extended its lead significantly by scoring an impressive 43 points. Kyshawn George showed resilience for DC with his efficient shooting from beyond the arc and inside plays that added crucial points for his team. Yet, turnovers plagued the Wiz’s efforts as they only managed to score 27 points during this period.

Fourth Quarter

In the final stretch of play, fatigue seemed to set in for Washington as they struggled offensively and defensively against a relentless Green Machine attack that netted them another 37 points. The Wiz could only muster up an additional 15 points despite Tristan Vukcevic’s commendable performance under pressure on both ends of the court.

Ultimately, this Washington Wizards vs Boston Celtics match summary reflects a decisive victory for Boston with a final score of 146-101 in favor of Boston (13-9), while Washington fell further behind at (3-18).

Looking ahead, fans can catch post-game thoughts Washington Wizards when they host Atlanta Hawks on December 6th at Capital One Arena at 7:00 PM EDT on FDSSE or MNMT networks.

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