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A Monday night battle between Eastern Conference teams takes place when the Boston Celtics (2-0, 1-1 ATS) travel to take on the Washington Wizards (1-1, 1-1 ATS). The Celtics are coming off a home victory over the Heat, winning 119-111 but just failing to cover as 8.5-point favorites. The Wizards won at home over the Grizzlies 113-106 as 1-point home underdogs. The Celtics won two out of three games against the Wizards last season. The Celtics are currently listed as 10-point road favorites. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
Boston has started the season with two wins, and their new look roster has been impressive. The Celtics went on the road to Madison Square Garden and defeated the Knicks, then won their home opener against the Heat. Derrick White was excellent in their last game against Miami, the 6'4 guard dropped 28 points and had clutch plays down the stretch to seal the win. After the game White was asked about how he was able to play well late saying, “I've been here a couple of years and I know where guys are supposed to be at. I'm just trying to get people in the right spots and lead from that way.”
Jayson Tatum is the top player for the Celtics, the 25-year old has been named to First Team All-NBA the past two seasons and is a four-time All Star. Through two games Tatum is averaging 28.0 PPG with 9.5 RPG and 4.5 APG. Kristaps Porzingis has been living up to his hype so far in Boston , the 7'2 center is averaging 23.5 PPG, and has been able to stretch the floor by knocking down seven of his 15 three point attempts. Derrick White is one of the best role players in the league, he was recently left off ESPN's top 100 players, but is making a case that he belongs with 20.0 PPG through two wins. Jaylen Brown just got his big contract, and is averaging 19.0 PPG to start the season.
Jrue Holiday was brought in to replace Marcus Smart. Both guards are excellent defensively, but Holiday is the better shooter. Holiday is averaging 13.0 PPG so far, and is the team's top perimeter defender. Al Horford moved to the bench this season, he still plays 25.0 minutes per game, but his scoring is way down with just eight total points through two games. Boston's tempo is ranked 23rd in the league according to dunksandthrees.com early in the season.
Injury Report: None listed.
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