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The Boston Celtics will try to avenge Wednesday night's 116-107 loss to the Wizards when they meet again Saturday evening in Washington.
The Celtics will be a bit shorthanded this weekend with veteran point guard Marcus Smart ruled out because of a non-COVID related illness. Josh Richardson (lower back spasms), Robert Williams III (non-COVID illness) and Romeo Langford (left calf tightness) all are questionable to play.
Regardless of who plays for Boston, this team needs a much better performance from its two stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, on Saturday night. These two All-Star forwards combined to score just 36 points in Wednesday's defeat, including a lackluster 2-of-12 shooting from 3-point range.
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The Celtics have had issues defending opposing centers this season, allowing many of them to tally double-doubles. That includes Wizards center Montrezl Harrell, who dominated the C's earlier this week with 25 points and 11 rebounds. Boston's interior defense must improve.
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Here's all the information you need to watch tonight's action featuring the Celtics and Wizards.
Time
The Celtics and Wizards are scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 30. Be sure to tune in to NBC Sports Boston beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET for "Celtics Pregame Live", and then immediately after the game for "Celtics Postgame Live".
TV Channel
The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston.
Live Stream
Live stream: NBC Sports Boston
Mobile app: NBC Sports' MyTeams app
Free streaming option: FuboTV (free trial)
Radio
Station: 98.5 The Sports Hub
