Wizards at Celtics
THE STORY: The Washington Wizards, the only winless team
in the NBA, visits the Boston Celtics on Monday. The teams played Sunday
with Boston winning 94-86. Rajon Rondo recorded a triple-double - the
eighth of his career - with 18 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds. "He
was sensational," Boston coach Doc Rivers said. "He had one of those
nights where he just called a good game, you know, like he’s a great
catcher. He called a terrific game." Nothing has been terrific so far
for the Wizards. Washington has been outscored by an average of 13.2
points and the last three losses have been by a total of 47 points. This
is the second time in four years the Wizards have begun the season with
four straight losses. Washington went 0-5 to start the 2008-09 season.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, CS Washington, CS New England (Boston).
ABOUT THE WIZARDS (0-4): It is obvious Washington hasn't recovered
from blowing a 21-point lead against New Jersey in the season opener.
The numbers show what a rough night the Wizards had against the Celtics.
Washington made 32 of 78 shots from the field and hit only 2 of 16 of
its 3-pointers. Washington's defense was equally bad as the Celtics hit
50 percent from the field. John Wall scored 19 points with seven
rebounds and eight assists.
ABOUT THE CELTICS (2-3):
Boston has won its last two games after beginning the season with three
straight losses. Kevin Garnett had his best game of the season Sunday
with 24 points and nine rebounds. After scoring only 43 points in the
first four games, Garnett took over against the Wizards. He was 8 of 17
from the field and scored 12 points in each half. Paul Pierce, playing
his second game after being sidelined by a bruised heel, scored nine
points in 28 minutes.
BUZZER BEATERS:
1. Boston forward Chris Wilcox missed Sunday's game with a shoulder injury, but is expected to play Monday.
2. Washington's road losses to Atlanta and Milwaukee have been by a combined 39 points.
3. The teams split four games last season. The Celtics won both meetings in Boston.