Boston Celtics @ Washington Wizards: Jan 18, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
2-1 · Away
3:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, January 18, 2027
Washington WizardsWizards
2-2 · Home

Celtics vs Wizards tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Monday, January 18, 2027 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC. TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards).

How to Watch Celtics vs Wizards: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, January 18, 20273:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassCeltics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Wizards: Monumental Sports Network+
Arena
Capital One ArenaWashington, DC

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
AJ DybantsaWizardsFOutAnkleOct 18, 2026
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Wizards

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Wizards Preview

The Celtics are 2-1 this season, while the Wizards are 2-2 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 3-0. The Celtics rank 1st in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (24.0 points per game) and Anthony Davis (22.8 points per game).

Celtics vs Wizards Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 3-0

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Wizards Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 3 GPWizards 4 GP
118.0#10
Points per game
114.3#14
107.7#7
Opponent points
114.5#15
47.0%#9
Field goal %
46.7%#10
42.4%#1
Three-point %
29.4%#27
74.2%#19
Free throw %
82.4%#7
43.3#18
Rebounds
43.5#17
26.3#11
Assists
24.5#23
10.3#8
Steals
7.5#23
4.3#19
Blocks
5.5#11
16.0#16
Turnovers
14.5#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
6Cavaliers2-11.0
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bucks1-32.5

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This Celtics vs Wizards page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Celtics host the Pacers Jan 20; Wizards visit the Nuggets Jan 21.

Celtics vs Wizards FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Wizards start?

The Boston Celtics play the Washington Wizards on Monday, January 18, 2027 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Wizards on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Monumental Sports Network (Wizards). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Celtics and Wizards records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 2-1 and the Wizards were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Wizards?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, out, ankle); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip).

How did Celtics vs Wizards go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Wizards game?

The Celtics beat the Wizards 111-100 on Mar 14, 2026 at home.

Where is Celtics vs Wizards being played?

At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.

Is Celtics vs Wizards on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Celtics and Wizards markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Monumental Sports Network+ for Wizards fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.