Celtics Cruise Past Wizards for Series Sweep

Boston dominates Washington for third straight victory in playoff push

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:37am

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The Boston Celtics (43-23) easily handled the struggling Washington Wizards (16-49), winning 136-102 to complete a three-game sweep of the season series. Boston's star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 64 points, leading the Celtics to a comfortable victory at home.

Why it matters

The Celtics' convincing win over the Wizards keeps them firmly in second place in the Eastern Conference standings, maintaining their position as a top contender in the playoff race. Meanwhile, the loss extends Washington's losing streak to 10 games, further cementing their position near the bottom of the conference.

The details

Boston jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating the Wizards on both ends of the floor. Tatum scored a game-high 34 points, while Brown added 30 points. The Celtics' defense held Washington's top scorer, Trae Young, to just 18 points on the night. Boston's bench also provided a spark, with Payton Pritchard contributing 15 points off the pine.

  • The Celtics and Wizards faced off for the third and final time this regular season on March 14, 2026.
  • Boston has now won 10 straight games against Washington dating back to last season.

The players

Jayson Tatum

The Celtics' All-NBA forward scored a game-high 34 points to lead Boston to victory.

Jaylen Brown

Tatum's co-star scored 30 points as the Celtics' dynamic duo overwhelmed the Wizards.

Trae Young

The Wizards' leading scorer was held to just 18 points as Washington's losing streak reached 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. When we're playing like that, it's tough for teams to keep up with us.”

— Jayson Tatum, Celtics Forward (Celtics.com)

“It's been a tough stretch, but we have to keep fighting. We know we're better than this, we just have to find a way to get back on track.”

— Trae Young (Wizards.com)

What’s next

The Celtics will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push, while the Wizards will try to snap their lengthy losing streak in their next game.

The takeaway

The Celtics' dominant victory over the struggling Wizards showcases their status as a top contender in the Eastern Conference, while Washington's extended losing streak highlights the team's need to make significant improvements in order to be competitive.