Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards: preview and player stats (Jan 18, 2027)
Regular season3:00 PM
Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards
Capital One Arena · Washington, D.C., DC
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Season leaders, per game
WAS
BOS26.3PointsWAS25.6
BOS6.8ReboundsWAS10.5- BOS7.5AssistsWAS8.8
BOS2.1StealsWAS1.3
- BOS1.3BlocksWAS1.2
| BOS | Stat | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| 10–2 | Record | 4–9 |
| Offense | ||
| 11.4(better), 2nd in the league | Net rating | 23rd in the league, −5.7 |
| 116.3(better), 6th in the league | Offensive rating | 24th in the league, 107.8 |
| 97.6, 28th in the league | Pace | 22nd in the league, 100.5 |
| 54.7(better), 9th in the league | eFG% | 26th in the league, 51.4 |
| 12.6, 15th in the league | TOV% | 13th in the league, 12.5(better) |
| 30.2(better), 6th in the league | OREB% | 26th in the league, 24.3 |
| 0.272, 21st in the league | FT rate | 13th in the league, 0.289(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 104.9(better), 3rd in the league | Defensive rating | 20th in the league, 113.4 |
| 50.4(better), 4th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 8th in the league, 51.7 |
| 14.1(better), 6th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 28th in the league, 11.1 |
| 71.3(better), 23rd in the league | DREB% | 26th in the league, 69.9 |
| 0.269, 15th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 3rd in the league, 0.230(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Boston Celtics
- Devin CarterQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
- Amari WilliamsQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
- Chris Cenac Jr.QuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - On Assignment (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
- Dillon MitchellQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, DAL@BOS).
Washington Wizards
- Alexandre SarrQuestionable· back Nov 15Report updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Illness (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Sarr (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Houston. Sarr is under the weather and could miss the front end of this back-to-back set. The big man's absence would open up additional minutes for guys like Deandre Ayton, Anthony Gill and Will Riley.
- Jamir WatkinsOut· back Apr 2
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Injury/Illness - Left ACL Repair / Surgery (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-07-30): The Wizards announced Thursday that Watkins has undergone surgery for a torn ACL. Watkins, a two-way player for the Wizards, suffered the injury during the Summer League. Although Washington has yet to offer a timetable for a return, a typical recovery time for the procedure is approximately 9-to-12 months. That leaves Watkins in serious jeopardy of missing most, if not all, of the 2026-27 season, and it remains to be seen if the team will continue keeping him around on a two-way roster spot while he's injured.
- Justin ChampagnieOut· back Feb 25Report updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Right Foot Surgery (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-10-28): Champagnie (foot) is expected to miss several months, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. The forward underwent surgery Wednesday to address a fractured foot, and the Wizards hope Champagnie will be ready to return at some time around the All-Star break in February. The likes of Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington will all be asked to help pick up the slack for the foreseeable future.
- Tristan VukcevicOut· back Nov 16
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Injury/Illness - Left Hip Impingement (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Vukcevic (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Detroit. Vukcevic has yet to make his season debut due to a left hip impingement. The big man can be viewed as week-to-week until the Wizards provide an update on his progress.
- Tre JohnsonQuestionable· back Nov 15Report updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Low Back Soreness (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Johnson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets due to lower-back soreness. Johnson has logged at least 27 minutes in each of Washington's last five games, but a back injury could prevent him from facing Houston on Sunday. If he and Bub Carrington (chest) are both ruled out, Will Riley could play meaningful minutes against the Rockets.
- Reece BeekmanOut· back Dec 3Report updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Right AC Joint Injury (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-02): The Wizards announced Monday that Beekman sustained a right acromioclavicular joint injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks. Beekman is set for an extended absence, with his re-evaluation timeline suggesting he could remain sidelined beyond the initial three-week window. The injury further limits Washington's backcourt depth, though Beekman's absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on standard fantasy leagues.
- Felix OkparaQuestionableReport updated ·
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G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS).
- Carlton CarringtonQuestionable· back Nov 15Report updated ·
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Injury/Illness - Chest / Sternum Contusion (2026-11-15, HOU@WAS). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Carrington (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Houston. Carrington exited Thursday's loss to Detroit with a chest contusion and is now in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the third-year guard is ruled out, Tre Mann and Will Riley could see increased burn, especially if Tre Johnson (back) is also downgraded from questionable to out.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 33.9 | 26.3 | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Paul George | 30.1 | 22.0 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
 Derrick White | 29.8 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 5.2 |
 Payton Pritchard | 27.3 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Neemias Queta | 22.6 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | 36.1 | 19.7 | 3.2 | 8.8 |
| Anthony Davis | 34.1 | 25.6 | 10.5 | 1.9 |
| AJ Dybantsa | 33.9 | 15.0 | 6.3 | 2.3 |
| KyShawn George | 33.1 | 18.2 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
 Alexandre Sarr | 27.2 | 11.2 | 7.3 | 1.7 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 |  | Won 98–93 | −4.5, covered | 215.5, went under |
| Nov 10 |  | Won 123–101 | −1.5, covered | 217.5, went over |
| Nov 8 |  | Won 117–97 | −13.5, covered | 222.5, went under |
| Nov 6 |  | Won 119–80 | −10.5, covered | 209.5, went under |
| Nov 4 | | Won 109–102 | −11.5, did not cover | 222.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 |  | Lost 140–144 | +10.5, covered | 222.5, went over |
| Nov 11 |  | Lost 101–114 | +3.5, did not cover | 227.5, went under |
| Nov 9 | | Lost 111–122 | +9.5, did not cover | 218.5, went over |
| Nov 7 |  | Lost 75–114 | +12.5, did not cover | 224.5, went under |
| Nov 6 |  | Lost 132–139 | +8.5, covered | 228.5, went over |
Standings
Full standings
- Alexandre SarrWASQuestionableCost −1.8 per 100
- Jamir WatkinsWASOutCost −1.1 per 100
- Justin ChampagnieWASOutCost −1.0 per 100
9 more injury costs and matchups — with Pro
What each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
BOS 0, WAS 0- Nov 24Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards
- Dec 14Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics
- Dec 16Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics
- Jan 18 · this gameBoston Celtics at Washington Wizards
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