Who’s Playing

Washington @ Boston

Current Records: Washington 34-43; Boston 48-30

What to Know

The Washington Wizards have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the Boston Celtics at 1 p.m. ET Sunday at TD Garden. Keep an eye on the score for this one: these two teams posted some lofty points totals in their previous games, so things might heat up even more when they meet.

You’re bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that’s exactly how it played out for Washington this past Friday. They claimed a resounding 135-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks at home. Washington’s small forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was one of the most active players for the team, shooting 6-for-11 from downtown and finishing with 35 points.

Meanwhile, Boston didn’t have too much breathing room in their contest with the Indiana Pacers this past Friday, but they still walked away with a 128-123 victory. The Celtics relied on the efforts of shooting guard Jaylen Brown, who had 32 points and seven assists, and small forward Jayson Tatum, who had 31 points and six assists along with six rebounds.

The Wizards have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 12.50 point spread they are up against. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Washington’s opponents whenever they hit the road.

Their wins bumped Washington to 34-43 and Boston to 48-30. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

• When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: NBC Sports Boston
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $89.30

Odds

The Celtics are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Boston have won 19 out of their last 32 games against Washington.

• Jan 23, 2022 – Boston 116 vs. Washington 87
• Oct 30, 2021 – Washington 115 vs. Boston 112
• Oct 27, 2021 – Washington 116 vs. Boston 107
• May 18, 2021 – Boston 118 vs. Washington 100
• Feb 28, 2021 – Boston 111 vs. Washington 110
• Feb 14, 2021 – Washington 104 vs. Boston 91
• Jan 08, 2021 – Boston 116 vs. Washington 107
• Aug 13, 2020 – Washington 96 vs. Boston 90
• Jan 06, 2020 – Washington 99 vs. Boston 94
• Nov 13, 2019 – Boston 140 vs. Washington 133
• Apr 09, 2019 – Boston 116 vs. Washington 110
• Mar 01, 2019 – Boston 107 vs. Washington 96
• Dec 12, 2018 – Boston 130 vs. Washington 125
• Apr 10, 2018 – Washington 113 vs. Boston 101
• Mar 14, 2018 – Washington 125 vs. Boston 124
• Feb 08, 2018 – Boston 110 vs. Washington 104
• Dec 25, 2017 – Washington 111 vs. Boston 103
• May 15, 2017 – Boston 115 vs. Washington 105
• May 12, 2017 – Washington 92 vs. Boston 91
• May 10, 2017 – Boston 123 vs. Washington 101
• May 07, 2017 – Washington 121 vs. Boston 102
• May 04, 2017 – Washington 116 vs. Boston 89
• May 02, 2017 – Boston 129 vs. Washington 119
• Apr 30, 2017 – Boston 123 vs. Washington 111
• Mar 20, 2017 – Boston 110 vs. Washington 102
• Jan 24, 2017 – Washington 123 vs. Boston 108
• Jan 11, 2017 – Boston 117 vs. Washington 108
• Nov 09, 2016 – Washington 118 vs. Boston 93
• Jan 25, 2016 – Boston 116 vs. Washington 91
• Jan 16, 2016 – Boston 119 vs. Washington 117
• Nov 27, 2015 – Boston 111 vs. Washington 78
• Nov 06, 2015 – Boston 118 vs. Washington 98