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Celtics Set NBA Record for Three-Pointers as Wizards Face Potential Season Sweep

Boston prepares for its final regular-season game against Washington after securing no worse than the East's second seed and breaking a league record for three-pointers made.

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum #0 during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on February 9, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • The Boston Celtics have set a new NBA record with 1,370 three-pointers made in a single season, surpassing the 2022-23 Golden State Warriors.
  • Key players Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard each average over three made three-pointers per game, contributing to Boston's offensive success.
  • The Celtics have won 10 of their last 11 games and are guaranteed no worse than the second-best record in the Eastern Conference.
  • Boston has dominated the Washington Wizards this season, winning all three previous matchups by double-digit margins and aiming for a season sweep.
  • The Wizards, with a 17-60 record, risk finishing with fewer than 20 wins for the second consecutive season despite standout performances from rookie Bub Carrington.