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On Wednesday night, the Wizards (2-6) take on the first place Boston Celtics (8-1) in the first outing of a three-game road trip. The Wizards enter the game looking to buck a two-game slide while Boston holds the longest current win streak in the NBA (eight games) and has not lost since its opening night defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Game Info
TD Garden | 7:30 P.M. | NBCSW | 1500 AM
Probable Starters
Wizards: G – Isaiah Thomas, G – Bradley Beal, F – Troy Brown Jr., F – Rui Hachimura, C – Thomas Bryant
Celtics: G – Kemba Walker, G – Marcus Smart, F – Jaylen Brown, F – Jayson Tatum, C – Enes Kanter
Injury Report
Wizards: John Wall (left Achilles rehab – out), Ian Mahinmi (right Achilles strain – out)
Celtics: Javonte Green (sore right hip – probable), Daniel Theis (sprained little finger, right hand – doubtful), Gordon Hayward (left hand fracture – out)
Storylines
Thomas to make first start in Boston
For the first time since being traded from the Celtics in 2017, Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas will almost certainly hear his name called as a starter at Boston’s TD Garden.