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Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards

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49-33, 21-20 Away
Final
116 - 110

32-50, 22-19 Home

Beal averages 25-5-5 for season, Wiz lose 116-10 to Celtics

Beal became the first player in Wizards franchise history to average at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists, while appearing in all 82 games for the second consecutive season, and Washington picked up its 50th loss Tuesday night, 116-110 to the playoff-bound Boston Celtics, in a finale that was meaningless to both clubs.

"It was kind of a relief, in a way," Beal said of getting his fourth rebound on the night, which clinched the 25-5-5 averages. "That's another milestone accomplished. Granted, we didn't have the season we wanted."

Eliminated a while ago and bound for the draft lottery, the Wizards wound up 32-50, their most losses since going 29-53 in 2012-13. Team president Ernie Grunfeld was fired last week after 16 years in charge.

John Wall and Dwight Howard both missed most of the season with injuries.

"A lot of ups and downs," Beal said. "A lot of inconsistencies."

The two-time All-Star finished with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists on Tuesday, all before halftime.

"We've been out of the playoffs some time now. He could have easily taken a night off," Wizards coach Scott Brooks said. "He didn't want to come out tonight."

The Celtics, who finished 49-33, already were assured of finishing as the No. 4 team in the Eastern Conference and facing the No. 5-seeded Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.

The starting lineup was Jaylen Brown, Terry Rozier, Semi Ojeleye, Guerschon Yabusele and Robert Williams. Ojele, Yabusele and Williams had a combined three starts this season before Tuesday.

"We've had our moments. I'm not sure we've peaked, which I guess is a good thing," Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. "Full steam ahead."

TIP-INS

Celtics: Rozier scored 21 points. ... Signed G Jonathan Gibson. He played four games for Boston last season.

Wizards: Tomas Satoransky scored 19 points. ... Signed Gs Jordan McRae and Tarik Phillip.

WALL SPEAKS

Wizards PG Wall says he is not sure whether he will be able to play next season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. "I have no idea just yet," Wall told reporters at halftime. "That's my goal."

ROZIER'S COMPLAINT

"This season hasn't been fun, personally. I know there's better things to come," Rozier said. Asked to elaborate, he said: "I haven't had that much fun. Obviously last year was more fun to me, but it's not all about me."

UP NEXT

:

Celtics: Game 1 of their first-round series against the Pacers will be in Boston; day and time to be announced.

Wizards: Season over. Time for a GM search and a rebuild.

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Regular Season Series

BOS wins series 3-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 116 - 110
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 116 - 110
4th 0.0 Wizards offensive team rebound 116 - 110
4th 0.0 Jeff Green misses 36-foot three point jumper 116 - 110
4th 1.3 shot clock turnover 116 - 110

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/bos.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originBOS https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/wsh.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originWSH
45-99 FG 41-97
45 Field Goal % 42
15-44 3PT 14-39
34 Three Point % 36
11-23 FT 14-18
48 Free Throw % 78
59 Rebounds 67
13 Offensive Rebounds 13
37 Defensive Rebounds 45
27 Assists 28
10 Steals 2
3 Blocks 3
5 Turnovers 15
1 Team Turnovers 0
6 Total Turnovers 15
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
6 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 20
23 Fast Break Points 7
44 Points in Paint 44
17 Fouls 18
10 Largest Lead 21
Washington Wizards Washington Wizards Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Tristan Vukcevic, F Out Apr 11
Alex Sarr, C Out Apr 11
Bilal Coulibaly, G Out Apr 11
Tre Johnson, G Out Apr 11
Anthony Davis, F Out Apr 7
Boston Celtics Boston Celtics Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jayson Tatum, F Out May 2

Game Information

Capital One Arena

Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 20,409 · Capacity:

2025-26 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston 56 26 .683 - W2
New York 53 29 .646 3 L1
Toronto 46 36 .561 10 W1
Philadelphia 45 37 .549 11 W2
Brooklyn 20 62 .244 36 L3

2025-26 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta 46 36 .561 - L1
Orlando 45 37 .549 1 L1
Charlotte 44 38 .537 2 W1
Miami 43 39 .524 3 W2
Washington 17 65 .207 29 L10
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