Celtics Defeat Wizards 108-96 in NBA Cup

The Boston Celtics secured a 108-96 victory over the Washington Wizards in NBA Cup action, led by Jaylen Brown's 31 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a challenging game and an off night for Jayson Tatum—who went 0-for-10 from three-point range—the Celtics improved to 2-1 in East Group C, while the Wizards fell to 0-2 following their tenth consecutive loss. The Wizards managed to stay competitive, trailing by only five points in the final minute, but Brown's late jumper sealed the win. Jordan Poole was the top scorer for Washington with 23 points, but the team struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 7-for-28. Boston, missing key players including Al Horford, was outscored in the paint but managed to pull away in the second half. The Celtics will next face the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Wizards look to rebound against the Indiana Pacers.