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Celtics-Wizards recap: Tatum shines, Porzingis exits in C's win

Kristaps Porzingis left Boston's 112-98 win and did not return due to a foot injury.

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Check out full game highlights from the Celtics’ 112-98 win over the Washington Wizards

What to Know

  • Celtics have won seven straight against the Wizards, including three matchups this season.
  • Jayson Tatum finished with a game-high 28 points.
  • Kristaps Porzingis left with right heel pain in the second quarter and did not return.
  • Payton Pritchard (15 points) and Sam Hauser (12 points) combined for nine 3s off the bench.
  • C's will return to action Thursday night vs. the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden.

The Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, but they won't leave the nation's capital unscathed.

Kristaps Porzingis left for the locker room during the second quarter and was ruled as questionable to return due to right heel pain. The C's big man did not re-enter the game.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a game-high 28 points and 12 rebounds. Payton Pritchard (15 points) and Sam Hauser (12 points) picked up the slack following Porzingis' injury with nine combined 3-pointers off the bench.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of the Celtics' victory:

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