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Washington Wizards dismantle Celtics with a vengeance

By Christopher Church

Jan 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrate against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 123 - 108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrate against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 123 - 108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Washington Wizards conquered round three of the Wizards-Celtics battle as they extend their home winning streak to 14 games.

Washington Wizards‘ all black attire was laughed upon by the Boston Celtics, but at the end of the day, the Wizards got the last laugh as they crushed the Celtics 123-108 Tuesday night at Verizon Center.

Members of the media captured Wizards’ John Wall, Otto Porter, Bradley Beal, and Kelly Oubre in their hip and sleek all black attire as the Wizards labeled the game as the Celtics’ funeral.

The intense matchup between the Wizards and Celtics stems from several altercations throughout the past two years, most recently on Jan. 12 in Boston when a post-game scuffle unleashed between John Wall and Jae Crowder. The scuffle was only the highlight of an intense game full of altercations including Bradley Beal and Marcus Smart exchanging words throughout the match.

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When the Boston Celtics discovered the Wizards’ plan to arrive in all black attire, players like Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas couldn’t help but to chuckle and even called it “cute.”

Despite the ongoing confrontations, the Wizards earned their second win over the Celtics this year as the home team stays undefeated in the season series. The final game between the Wizards and Celtics is set for March 20th.

Most importantly, the Wizards gained their 25th win of the season Tuesday night and 14th consecutive home win. The month of January has provided the Wizards with plenty of wins as the team is 9-4 this month after back-to-back losses to open the month. The Wizards’ nine wins are most in the NBA, tied with the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors for most wins in the NBA. Combine December and January, and the Wizards have a record of 19-8

Combine December and January, and the Wizards have a record of 19-8 and currently are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. The surging Wizards have a chance to gain home court advantage moving forward as just one game separates the Wizards and Hawks for the fourth seed and final home-court spot in the East.

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Speaking of the Hawks, after a few days off, the Wizards head back on the road and travel south to Atlanta Hawks Friday night. Then, the Wizards wrap up a brief two-game road trip with a game against the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday at the Smoothie King Center.

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