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Celtics Crush Wizards, Handing Them 11th Straight Loss

3/16/2026

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Celtics Triumph Over Wizards

The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 111-100, handing Washington its 11th consecutive loss.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics returned with 20 points and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes.
Neemias Queta of the Boston Celtics added 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics built a 30-point lead but allowed Washington to trim it to 12 in the fourth after head coach Joseph Mazzulla kept Tatum on the floor.

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Celtics Sign Bassey

The Boston Celtics sign Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract as frontcourt depth while Nikola Vucevic recovers.
Bassey averaged 15.3 points and 11.0 rebounds in Summer League.
Ron Harper Jr. has emerged as a key contributor, logging minutes and a career-high 22 points against the Spurs, and the Celtics prepare to face the Washington Wizards, who hold a 16-49 record and a 10-game losing streak.

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Historical Context

The Boston Celtics, established in 1946, won their 16th NBA championship in 1986, led by stars Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. Their impressive 67-15 record that season exemplified their dominance in basketball. This legacy of excellence continues to influence the team's current strategies, as seen in their recent performance against the Washington Wizards, highlighting the franchise's enduring competitive spirit.

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Celtics Triumph Over Wizards

The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 111-100, handing Washington its 11th consecutive loss.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics returned with 20 points and 14 rebounds in 32 minutes.
Neemias Queta of the Boston Celtics added 24 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics built a 30-point lead but allowed Washington to trim it to 12 in the fourth after head coach Joseph Mazzulla kept Tatum on the floor.

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