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The Boston Celtics defeated the Washington Wizards 111–100 on March 14 at TD Garden, staying under the 232.5 Vegas total line in a defensive battle. Neemias Queta led Boston with 24 points while Jayson Tatum added 20, as the Celtics shot 44.1 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers to control the matchup. Washington's Tomas Vukcevic scored 22 points and Jalen Watkins contributed 15, but the Wizards' 15 made threes couldn't overcome Boston's superior rebounding advantage (55 to 38). The decisive second quarter proved pivotal—Boston outscored Washington 35–14 in that frame to build separation—while the Celtics clamped down defensively with a 104.7 defensive rating compared to Washington's 115.2. Boston's 29 assists and 14 turnovers reflected controlled ball movement, whereas Washington committed just one fewer turnover despite generating 28 assists. The Celtics' 115.2 offensive rating powered the win without explosive scoring, underscoring their methodical approach. Boston's balanced attack and defensive discipline position them well in the playoff race.
