Celtics' Dominant Performance Ends Wizards' Winning Streak

The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games on Tuesday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 112-94 at Capital One Arena. The Celtics led by as many as 26 points in the second half and held the Wizards to just 37.6% shooting from the field. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 23 points, while Jaylen Brown added 22 points and 10 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 22 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' dominant performance.

Celtics' Defensive Dominance

The Celtics' defense was the key to their victory on Tuesday night. They held the Wizards to just 37.6% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Wizards 54-39.

The Celtics' defense has been one of the best in the NBA this season. They are currently ranked second in the league in defensive rating, allowing just 105.8 points per 100 possessions. The Celtics' defense is led by Marcus Smart, who is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. Smart is averaging 2.0 steals per game this season and has a Defensive Real Plus-Minus of 4.72.

Wizards' Offensive Struggles

The Wizards' offense struggled to keep up with the Celtics' defense on Tuesday night. The Wizards shot just 37.6% from the field and turned the ball over 17 times. The Wizards also struggled to get to the free throw line, making just 13 free throws compared to the Celtics' 20.

The Wizards' offense has been one of the worst in the NBA this season. They are currently ranked 29th in the league in offensive rating, scoring just 106.2 points per 100 possessions. The Wizards' offense is led by Bradley Beal, who is averaging 23.1 points per game this season. However, Beal has been struggling lately, shooting just 38.5% from the field in his last five games.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory over the Wizards was a dominant performance from start to finish. The Celtics' defense held the Wizards to just 37.6% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Wizards 54-39. The Wizards' offense struggled to keep up with the Celtics' defense, shooting just 37.6% from the field and turning the ball over 17 times.

The Celtics' victory over the Wizards was their sixth straight win. The Celtics are now 14-10 this season and are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards are now 11-13 this season and are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics will look to extend their winning streak to seven games when they host the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Wizards will look to snap their three-game losing streak when they host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.