The Washington Wizards (1-6) travel to face the Boston Celtics (3-5) tonight at 7:30 PM Eastern at TD Garden in Boston.

Boston enters having dropped two straight — a lopsided 128–101 loss to the Houston Rockets and a narrow 105–103 defeat to the Utah Jazz. The loss to Houston came on the second night of a back-to-back, where Boston rested starters in the second half, and it followed a three-game win streak in which the Celtics leaned into their defensive identity and perimeter efficiency.

Jaylen Brown continues to carry the offense in Jayson Tatum’s absence, averaging 26.8 points per game on 52.3% shooting while taking on a larger scoring and leadership load.

Washington, meanwhile, has dropped five straight. Young scorers Alex Sarr (17.9 PPG) and Keyonte George (17.3 PPG) show promise, but the Wizards remain porous defensively, entering with the third-worst defensive rating in the league (119.2). Their offensive efficiency has also dipped in recent outings, leaving them struggling to sustain momentum on either end.

This matchup leans heavily toward Boston. Even without Tatum, the Celtics have the personnel and defensive structure to force Washington into tough possessions and generate transition scoring. The Wizards’ defensive issues are unlikely to hold up against Boston’s spacing and shot creation.

Prediction

Boston should control the pace and pull away late behind Brown’s scoring and the Celtics’ superior defensive execution.

Prediction: Celtics 122, Wizards 108

Injury Report

Washington Wizards

None reported.

Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum — Out (Achilles recovery)

How to Watch Wizards vs. Celtics

Tip-off for tonight’s Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics game is set for 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central at TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.

The game airs live on NBC Sports Boston and Monumental Sports Network.

Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.

Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.

Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.

Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central

Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

TV: NBC Sports Boston, Monumental Sports Network

Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)