Celtics Dominate Wizards with 146-101 Rout, But Jaylen Brown's Absence Feels Like a Defeat
The Boston Celtics took to the court without their star player Jaylen Brown, but that didn't seem to hold them back as they dismantled the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night. The victory marked Boston's eighth win in 10 games and improved their record to 13-9.
Derrick White had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 30 points while adding nine assists and seven rebounds. His efforts were complemented by Jordan Walsh, who chipped in with a career-high 22 points. The Celtics' bench also contributed significantly, with Peyton Pritchard netting 20 points and Neemias Queta adding 17.
On the other hand, the Wizards were led by C.J. McCollum's 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome their season-worst 45-point loss. Khris Middleton added 15 points, but Washington's struggles continued as they fell to 3-18 and lost for the 10th consecutive time against Boston.
The Celtics' dominance was clear from the outset, with a 37-point lead at halftime that seemed insurmountable for the Wizards. While Washington made some late runs, it ultimately proved too little too late as Boston cruised to their biggest win of the season.
For Brown, his absence due to illness seemed like a blow, but it didn't slow down his team's momentum. With the Celtics continuing to roll, fans are eagerly anticipating their next matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
The Boston Celtics took to the court without their star player Jaylen Brown, but that didn't seem to hold them back as they dismantled the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night. The victory marked Boston's eighth win in 10 games and improved their record to 13-9.
Derrick White had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 30 points while adding nine assists and seven rebounds. His efforts were complemented by Jordan Walsh, who chipped in with a career-high 22 points. The Celtics' bench also contributed significantly, with Peyton Pritchard netting 20 points and Neemias Queta adding 17.
On the other hand, the Wizards were led by C.J. McCollum's 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome their season-worst 45-point loss. Khris Middleton added 15 points, but Washington's struggles continued as they fell to 3-18 and lost for the 10th consecutive time against Boston.
The Celtics' dominance was clear from the outset, with a 37-point lead at halftime that seemed insurmountable for the Wizards. While Washington made some late runs, it ultimately proved too little too late as Boston cruised to their biggest win of the season.
For Brown, his absence due to illness seemed like a blow, but it didn't slow down his team's momentum. With the Celtics continuing to roll, fans are eagerly anticipating their next matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
. They're really showin' off their squad depth and it's awesome to see all those players gettin' in the mix. Derrick White is lookin' like a beast, 30 points and 9 assists? Mind blown 
! And that bench of theirs is on fire too! Peyton Pritchard bringin' home 20 points is crazy. They're just rollin' with it right now and I'm hyped to see what's next 
. Maybe we'll get to see Jaylen Brown back in action soon, but for now, Boston's got this 
Like, if Boston still wins without him, that's actually a win, right? 
And what's up with DC Wizards being 3-18? Are they having some kind of off-season or something? 
I mean, I know injuries happen and stuff, but it sounds like Brown's out for a while. Does anyone know how long he'll be gone? 
. And honestly, Derrick White stepped up his game like a boss, scoring 30 points and grabbing 9 assists. The Celtics have got this! 
But you know what would be even more interesting? If they kept winning with guys off their A-game, then people can talk about how good the team is without making excuses for Jaylen's absence 
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Derrick white is on fire!!! 
30 points and 9 assists is insane! 
. Plus, I'm not buying the idea that the Celtics are "dominating" - they've only won 8 out of their last 10 games, which isn't exactly a streak 
. And what about the Wizards' bench? Did anyone else besides Jordan Walsh contribute any points or rebounds?