The Washington Wizards (1-1) take on the Boston Celtics (2-0) on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Capital One Arena. It begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBCS.
The Celtics head into this matchup following a 119-111 win over the Heat on Friday. In their last outing on Saturday, the Wizards earned a 113-106 victory over the Grizzlies. In the win, Derrick White paced the Celtics with 28 points. Jordan Poole’s team-high 27 points paced the Wizards in the victory.
When is Celtics vs. Wizards?
This matchup between the Celtics and Wizards will go down on Monday, October 30, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Wizards
The Celtics and Wizards will take to the hardwood at Capital One Arena for this matchup on October 30, and if you’d like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBCS.
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Celtics vs. Wizards Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
The Celtics were the fourth-best team in the league in points scored (117.9 per game) and fourth-best in points allowed (111.4) last season.
Last season the Celtics recorded only 3.5 more points per game (117.9) than the Wizards conceded (114.4).
Beyond the arc, Boston was second-best in the league in 3-pointers made per game (16) last season. It was sixth in 3-point percentage at 37.7%.
Against the spread last season, the Celtics played better when playing at home, covering 24 times in 41 home games, and 21 times in 41 road games.
Wizards Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
The Wizards’ 113.2 points per game were only 1.8 more points than the 111.4 the Celtics allowed.
With 11.3 threes per game, Washington was 21st in the NBA. It owned a 35.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranked 17th in the league.
Against the spread last season, the Wizards had an identical winning percentage (.463) at home (19-22-0 record) and away (19-20-2).
Celtics Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 30.1 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 67 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 64 | 23.1 | 8.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Jrue Holiday | 66 | 19.3 | 5.1 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Derrick White | 82 | 12.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
Wizards Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | 64 | 21.2 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Jordan Poole | 82 | 20.4 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Corey Kispert | 73 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| Tyus Jones | 80 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Eugene Omoruyi | 16 | 10.2 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
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