Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards 2/14/21 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Sunday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matinee between the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards from the nation’s capital. The Celtics (12-13) have dropped three of their last four games and rank seventh in the league in scoring defense (109.6 ppg). On Friday, Boston missed 19 of their 27 three-point attempts during a 108-102 home loss versus Detroit.

Boston F Jayson Tatum tallied a game-high 33 points to go along with 11 rebounds and seven assists. Jaylen Brown added 27 points and six rebounds for the Celitcs.

The Washington Wizards have lost nine of their first 11 home games and own the worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. On Friday, Washington G Bradley Beal (rest) did not play during a 109-91 home loss versus New York. The Wizards (6-17) were dominated on the glass by a 75-47 margin and shot just 38 percent from the field.

Washington G Russell Westbrook tallied a team-high 23 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists. Rui Hachimura added ten points and five rebounds in a losing effort for the Wizards.