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KingsWashington Wizards @ Boston Celtics: Dec 16, 2026
Wizards vs Celtics tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. Watch it on ESPN.
How to Watch Wizards vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 16, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- ESPN
- Stream
- ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter |  Celtics | G | Out | Illness | Oct 19, 2026 |
| AJ Dybantsa |  Wizards | F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Jamir Watkins | Wizards | F | Out For Season | ACL | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Tristan Vukcevic | Wizards | C | Out | Hip | Oct 1, 2026 |
Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 23. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Wizards
Trae YoungG · 3 GP22.3PTS1.7REB11.3AST
Anthony DavisF-C · 3 GP20.7PTS9.0REB2.7AST
Kyshawn GeorgeF · 3 GP17.0PTS5.7REB3.7AST
Celtics
Paul GeorgeF · 2 GP26.5PTS6.0REB2.5AST
Jayson TatumF-G · 2 GP24.5PTS6.5REB9.0AST
Derrick WhiteG · 2 GP14.5PTS2.5REB7.0AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Wizards vs Celtics Preview
The Wizards are 2-1 this season, while the Celtics are 1-1 this season.
The Celtics won last season's series 3-0. The Celtics rank 7th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Trae Young (22.3 points per game) and Paul George (26.5 points per game).
Wizards vs Celtics Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 14, 2026 Wizards @ Celtics 100-111
- Dec 4, 2025 Celtics @ Wizards 146-101
- Nov 5, 2025 Wizards @ Celtics 107-136
Wizards vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Wizards vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Wizards host the Knicks Dec 18; Celtics host the Jazz Dec 18.
Wizards vs Celtics FAQs
What time does Wizards vs Celtics start?
The Washington Wizards play the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).
What channel is Wizards vs Celtics on?
Wizards vs Celtics airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.
What are the Wizards and Celtics records?
Going into this game the Wizards were 2-1 and the Celtics were 1-1 this season.
Who is injured for Wizards vs Celtics?
As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 23: Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, day-to-day, ankle); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl); Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards, out, hip).
How did Wizards vs Celtics go last season?
The Celtics won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Wizards vs Celtics game?
The Celtics beat the Wizards 111-100 on Mar 14, 2026 at home.
Where is Wizards vs Celtics being played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
Is Wizards vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Wizards and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.