Celtics Respond the Right Way Against the Wizards
After a disappointing loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night, the Boston Celtics made sure to set the record straight in front of their home crowd on Wednesday. In what was one of their most complete performances of the season, Boston rolled past the Washington Wizards 136-107 at TD Garden, improving their record to 4-5. The Celtics entered halftime with a 10-point lead, but this time, they refused to let it slip away. From start to finish, Boston controlled the pace and never allowed Washington to build any momentum after the opening minutes. The victory also marked Boston’s ninth straight win over the Wizards, who fell to 1-7 and continued to search for answers early in the 2025-26 campaign.
Jaylen Brown once again put on a show, scoring 35 points in just 26 minutes while adding five rebounds and five assists. Brown scored 16 of his points in the first quarter alone, setting the tone for a night where Boston looked fully in sync offensively. His consistent scoring stretch has been a bright spot for the Celtics, with at least 30 points in four of his last five outings. Alongside Brown, Payton Pritchard provided an energetic spark off the bench, dropping 18 points and fueling a crucial second-quarter run that flipped the game in Boston’s favor. The Celtics trailed 39-30 early in the second before exploding on a 19-2 run to take control and never look back, showcasing how quickly their offense can catch fire when the ball is moving.
The most impressive part of the victory wasn’t just Brown’s brilliant performance but the balance and efficiency displayed by the entire team. Boston shot an impressive 54 percent from the field and hit 39 percent of their threes, bouncing back sharply from Monday’s rough shooting night. Six Celtics players scored in double figures, including Josh Minott, who had a career-high 21 points on 66.7 percent shooting, and center Neemias Queta, who notched a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Defensively, Boston’s pressure forced 19 Washington turnovers, turning them into 30 points on the other end. That kind of aggressive defense leading to easy offense was exactly what the Celtics had been missing in their earlier losses.
The Celtics will now hit the road for a two-game set in Florida against the Orlando Magic, who have found their rhythm behind young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The upcoming games will test whether Boston can build consistency and sustain the same energy away from home. If the Celtics can continue to share the ball, trust their defense, and let their depth shine, this dominant win could be the turning point of their early season. With Jaylen Brown leading by example and the supporting cast showing signs of growth, Boston’s path forward is starting to look a lot brighter, and Wednesday’s performance was the response fans have been waiting to see.
