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Celtics-Wizards recap: C's hang on for hard-fought NBA Cup win

It was a tougher-than-expected matchup for Boston.

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Full game highlights from the Boston Celtics’ 108-96 win over the Washington Wizards. With the win, Boston improves to 2-1 in NBA Cup group play and 13-3 overall this season.

What to Know

  • The Celtics are now 2-1 in the NBA Cup, second in East Group C standings.
  • Jaylen Brown dropped a game-high 31 points with 11 rebounds.
  • Jayson Tatum (16 points) struggled, shooting just 6-of-19 from the floor (0-10 3-PT).
  • Boston shot just 11-of-46 from 3-point range.
  • Next up: Celtics-Timberwolves at TD Garden on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

It wasn't pretty, but the Boston Celtics pulled off a 108-96 NBA Cup victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.

The win gives the C's a 2-1 record in the NBA Cup with a +14 point differential, putting them in second place behind the 2-0 Atlanta Hawks in the East Group C standings. Their fourth and final group play matchup will come next Friday against the Bulls in Chicago.

Boston will return to action Sunday when it hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tip-off for that game is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.

Check out our live blog below for a recap of Friday night's matchup:

November 22, 2024 9:36 pm

FINAL: Celtics 108, Wizards 96

November 22, 2024 10:12 pm

Instant reaction to Celtics' ugly victory

November 22, 2024 10:09 pm

Jaylen catches up with Abby Chin

November 22, 2024 9:10 pm

C's have their biggest lead

November 22, 2024 9:00 pm

End of third quarter

November 22, 2024 8:49 pm

Too close for comfort

November 22, 2024 8:35 pm

Celtics can't find offensive rhythm

November 22, 2024 8:10 pm

Halftime

November 22, 2024 7:57 pm

C's respond after rough stretch

November 22, 2024 7:37 pm

End of first quarter

November 22, 2024 7:30 pm

Slow start for the Jays

November 22, 2024 7:22 pm

Wizards take early lead

November 22, 2024 6:38 pm

Starting lineups

November 22, 2024 5:30 pm

Horford ruled out

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