Celtics Vs Wizards: Jayson Tatum Set To Return As Boston Looks To Extend Washington’s Losing Streak
The Celtics Vs Wizards matchup on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at TD Garden has taken on renewed significance: Jayson Tatum is slated to play after an injury-management day, and Boston will try to halt Washington’s 10-game losing streak when the teams meet at 6: 00 pm ET in Regular Season Game #67.
Celtics expected to be healthier for home game
Boston returns home after a mixed week that included a win over Cleveland and losses to two Western Conference opponents. Jayson Tatum, managed for an Achilles issue in the previous game, is slated to play Saturday. Derrick White, who missed the last game with knee contusion/soreness, is listed as probable. Nikola Vucevic remains out with a broken finger. Boston enters the game with a 43-23 season record and has allowed the fewest points per game in the league at 107. 1, while averaging 114. 3 points.
Celtics Vs Wizards: Injuries, matchups and what to watch
Washington arrives in Boston on a 10-game losing streak and 0-10 over its last 10 games. The Wizards sit at 16-49 on the season and have struggled away from home, with only five of their 16 wins coming on the road in the period covered. Washington averages 112. 8 points per game but concedes 123. 9, and enters with a. 460 field-goal percentage and. 355 from three. Boston’s defense, by contrast, holds opponents to a. 441 field-goal percentage and. 359 from deep.
Recent form, series history and immediate stakes
Boston has held the upper hand in recent meetings: the Celtics routed Washington 136-107 in Boston and 146-101 in Washington earlier this season, and have won the last 10 matchups between the clubs. Washington nearly broke its slide in a recent game when it erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit but ultimately fell in overtime, 136-131. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown leads the team in scoring at 28. 4 points per game in the sample noted and scored 34 in the most recent outing; Boston also received 31 points combined from its bench in that game.
What comes next
After hosting Washington, Boston’s schedule will include home games against Phoenix and Golden State before a road trip. The Wizards are on the fourth game of a four-game road trip and will return home for a series of games following this contest. With Tatum expected back and Boston’s defense remaining a distinguishing strength, the game shapes up as a test of whether Washington can end a prolonged slump or whether Boston will extend the Wizards’ losses and protect home-court momentum.
