Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser put on a scoring clinic, dropping 30 points each to lead the Boston Celtics (53-14) to a commanding 130-104 victory over the Washington Wizards (11-57).
In a game where the Celtics never trailed, Hauser’s career-high 10 3-pointers and Tatum’s six triples fueled Boston’s offensive onslaught.
Despite missing Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis due to injuries, the Celtics displayed their depth and firepower, with Payton Pritchard adding a double-double of 14 points and 13 assists.
Hauser’s hot shooting from long range propelled Boston to an impressive 81 points in the first half alone, establishing a lead that ballooned to 36 points in the third quarter.
Hauser’s stellar performance was marred by an ankle injury that forced him to exit the game midway through the third quarter.
Jordan Poole led the way for the undermanned Wizards with 31 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Boston’s offensive onslaught.
