In a high-scoring showdown, Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 69 points to propel the Boston Celtics (40-12) to a hard-fought 133-129 victory over the Washington Wizards (9-42) on Friday night.
Tatum led the charge for the Celtics with a 35-point performance. Porzingis proved to be a formidable presence on both ends of the floor, contributing 34 points and 11 rebounds to fuel Boston’s offensive onslaught.
Jrue Holiday contributed 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Jaylen Brown added 18 points and seven rebounds.
