Jayson Tatum is giving Celtics a lift many didn't consider
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BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics withstood a late charge to beat Washington 111-100 on Saturday night and send the Wizards to their 11th straight loss.
Tatum saw his minutes restriction go up a tick in the Celtics’ win over the Wizards on Sunday. After playing 27 minutes in his first three games, Tatum finished with 32 minutes that included playing the entire third quarter. He gave a promising health update following Sunday’s game.
The Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 111-100 on Saturday at TD Garden. The victory completed a 3-0 season series sweep. Boston improved to 44-23. Washington dropped to 16-49 and extended its losing streak to 11 games.
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