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Celtics Rout Wizards 146-101 Without Jaylen Brown as White, Walsh Shine

The rout showcased Boston's depth without its leading scorer.

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, front, dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, top, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Overview

  • Jaylen Brown was ruled out with a non-COVID illness for his first missed game of the season, and his status for Friday against the Lakers remains unclear.
  • Boston rolled 146-101 in Washington for a third straight win, improving to 13-9 and extending its streak to 10 consecutive victories over the Wizards.
  • Derrick White posted 30 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, and Jordan Walsh had a career-high 22 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting as seven Celtics scored in double figures.
  • Washington, now 3-18, was undermanned with multiple absences including Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly, and was outscored 80-42 in the second half.
  • Boston returns home to face the Lakers on Friday; Los Angeles played Thursday without Luka Doncic for personal reasons and LeBron James’s availability was uncertain.