- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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The Boston Celtics (12-9) are set to visit Capital One Arena on Thursday to face off against the Washington Wizards (3-17).
The Celtics recently secured a victory against the Knicks, triumphing with a score of 123-117. In this game, the Celtics accumulated 20 personal fouls while the Knicks recorded 15. The Celtics converted 19 of 44 attempts from beyond the arc, with New York achieving a free throw success rate of 70.6% (12 of 17). The Knicks gathered a total of 33 rebounds (10 offensive, 23 defensive) and added 3 blocks. They assisted 29 times and had 5 steals during the game. Defensively, Boston allowed their opponents to shoot 50.6% from the field (43 of 85). The Celtics themselves distributed 18 assists, created 12 turnovers, and made 6 steals. They registered 38 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards. At the charity stripe, they managed to convert 12 of 14 attempts (85.7%). Overall, Boston achieved a shooting percentage of 56.3% (49 of 87) and made 13 of 40 attempts from three-point range.
Jaylen Brown emerged as a key player in this game, finishing with 42 points after shooting 16 of 24. He logged 40 minutes and also secured 4 rebounds, boasting a shooting percentage of 66.7% from the field while contributing 4 assists.
Entering this matchup, the Celtics hold a season record of 12-9. They average 11.7 turnovers per game and commit 23.0 personal fouls on a nightly basis. The team collects 44.1 rebounds per game and has tallied 502 assists this season, ranking 26th in the league for assists. The Celtics shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc (319 out of 899) and 77.7% from the charity stripe. They average 115.3 points per game (20th in the league) while shooting 46.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Celtics force 14.7 turnovers per game and draw 19.0 fouls, allowing opponents a 36.9% shooting rate from three-point range. They rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game at 111.2, with an overall shooting percentage against of 44.6% (799 of 1,793) and 43.9 rebounds per game. They are currently 9th in the NBA for limiting opponent assists, allowing 533 throughout the season.
In their last outing, the Wizards faced a defeat against the 76ers, finishing the game at 121-102. The Wizards claimed 37 defensive and 16 offensive rebounds for a total of 53. They committed 15 turnovers and registered 5 steals during the game. Philadelphia accumulated 21 personal fouls, providing the Wizards with 32 free throw attempts, of which they converted 23 (71.9%). In terms of three-point shooting, Washington converted 9 of 36 attempts (25.0%). Overall, they finished shooting 35 of 88 from the field, resulting in 39.8%. They allowed Philadelphia to shoot 46 of 102 (45.1%) and finished with a 3-point percentage of 42.5% (17 out of 40) and 12 of 17 from the free throw line (70.6%). The Wizards permitted Philadelphia to gather 51 rebounds in total (13 offensive).
Tristan Vukcevic made significant contributions for the Wizards, shooting 6 of 9 for a percentage of 66.7% while collecting 4 rebounds. He tallied 16 points in his 22 minutes on the court and provided 4 assists.
As of now, Washington’s record stands at 3-17 for the season. Their offense connects on 46.2% of shots from the floor, ranking 20th in the NBA. They have scored a total of 2,256 points this season (112.8 per game), averaging 43.5 rebounds per contest. They provide 25.6 assists per game (22nd in the NBA) but turn the ball over 16.4 times. The Wizards commit an average of 22.4 fouls and have a free throw shooting percentage of 74.0%.
Defensively, the Wizards rank 30th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 127.3. They force 13.1 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 48.2% from the field (23rd in the league). Their defense allows 38.3% from 3-point range (297 of 776) while opponents convert 77.8% of free throw attempts against them. They give up 29.5 assists and 49.5 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 30th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Washington
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