Wizards 115 – Celtics 112 (20T)
Washington Wizards (5-1) vs. Boston Celtics (2-4)
October 30, 2021
Game Stats
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High Points |
High Rebounds |
High Assists |
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Wizards (115) |
Beal (36) |
Kuzma (17) |
Beal (6) |
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Celtics (112) |
Brown (34) |
Tatum (15) |
Schroder (9) |
With the 115-112 win over the Celtics in double OT, the Wizards are off to their best start since 2005-06 when the team also started 5-1. This marks the fourth time in franchise history that Washington has started the season with five-or-more wins over the first six games played (2021-22, 2005-06, 1989-90, 1974-75). The Wizards held Boston to a 2-26 (.077) shooting display from three-point range. This marks the lowest three-point percentage by an opponent with 20+ 3PT attempts in a game in franchise history.
Bradley Beal scored 36 points, Kyle Kuzma added 17 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards outlasted the Boston Celtics 115-112 in two overtimes Saturday.
Montrezl Harrell added 20 points and 14 rebounds before fouling out in the second overtime for Washington, which improved to 5-1 with its second victory over Boston in three games.
