The focal point of attention during the opening tip-off of the Boston Celtics versus Washington Wizards game on St. Patrick’s Day was simply how wide the margin of victory for Boston would be.
The Wizards, widely regarded as one of the weakest teams in the NBA this season, were severely depleted due to injuries, with notable absences including Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Tyus Jones, Bilal Coulibaly, Marvin Bagley III, Landry Shamet, Isaiah Livers, and Eugene Omoruyi who sustained an ankle sprain during the game.
Similarly, Boston was also without key players such as Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis, any of whom could have been the standout player in a match against the Wizards.
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Despite the absence of many key players, Jordan Poole of the Celtics showcased an impressive performance with 31 points and 4 assists in just 23 minutes of play. However, even Poole’s performance couldn’t salvage a lackluster game from the Wizards, with most of their players struggling to make a significant impact.
Of particular note was Sam Hauser of the Celtics, who made a remarkable 10 three-pointers in 23 minutes before suffering an ankle injury. His performance was historic, coming close to setting a franchise record for three-pointers in a single game.
Looking ahead, the Wizards are scheduled for a home game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.
In summary, the game was largely dominated by the Celtics, with the Wizards unable to put up much of a challenge due to their depleted roster.
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