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Jan 26, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 26, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
It is a matchup that tells a tale of contrasting fortunes as the bottom-feeders Washington Wizards welcome the high-flying Boston Celtics in their home arena. While the Celtics lie at a respectable 4th place in the Eastern Conference Standings with a 13-12 record, the Wizards’ miserable season sees them with the worst record in the NBA currently (6-17).
Date & Time: February 14, 2021, 1pm ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
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Feb 2, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) congratulates guard Jaylen Brown (7) after a dunk during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Preview | Washington Wizards
It has gone downhill for the Wizards ever since the Westbrook-Wall trade. Aside from his scintillating performance against the Brooklyn Nets, he has looked past his best. Though, their defense is to blame for much of that as well.
Bradley Beal, leading the league in points per game this season (32.), sat out their defeat to the New York Knicks. It wasn’t an injury concern as they merely rested him. Or maybe perhaps there is something cooking in the background as he is heavily rumored to be traded away from the Wizards.
But, until something materializes, he will continue to don their jersey and most likely return to salvage some pride against the Celtics.
Bradley Beal is on pace to start in the All-Star Game for the first time 🙏
The Wizards star deserves his flowers his season. pic.twitter.com/seCUzpt28q
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 13, 2021
Starting 5 for the Washington Wizards
Guard – Russell Westbrook
Guard – Bradley Beal
Center – Alex Len
Forward – Davis Bertans
Forward – Rui Hachimura
Preview | Boston Celtics
The Celtics find themselves in a mini-slump of their own. They have lost six of their nine previous NBA games. Between Injuries, COVID protocols, and Kemba Walker‘s poor form, their journey to the top of the Eastern Conference Table has been derailed.
The former Charlotte Hornets guard played no part in their defeat to the Detroit Pistons. However, he will take to the court alongside Semi Ojeleye, who left the game mid-way because of a knock. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will be the key players for them once again.
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Feb 5, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with forward Semi Ojeleye (37) and guard Jeff Teague (55) in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Staples Center.The Celtics defeated the Clippers 119-115. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Starting 5 for the Boston Celtics
Guard – Kemba Walker
Guard – Jaylen Brown
Center – Daniel Theis
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Forward – Semi Ojeleye
Forward – Jayson Tatum
Pick | Boston Celtics
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It is hard to not acknowledge the Greens as the overwhelming favorites for this encounter. After losing against the Pistons, this is the perfect opportunity for them to bounce back. And they should do so at the expense of a struggling Wizards outfit.
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