Game Recap: Celtics 116, Wizards 87

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Led by Jayson Tatums season-high 51 points (career-high 9 3pt FG), along with 10 rebounds and seven assists in 33 minutes of play, the Celtics defeated the Wizards, 116-87. This is Tatums 3rd career game with 50+ points. Bradley Beal recorded 19 points, five rebounds and seven assists for the Wizards in the losing effort. The Celtics improve to 24-24 on the season, while the Wizards fall to 23-24.

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