NBA In the Eastern Conference struggle Washington WizardsCapital One Arena’da Boston CelticsIt hosts .
Let’s take a look at the latest situations of the teams before the match, which will start at 02:00 on Monday, December 16, enjoy reading.
Latest situation in Wizards:
The Washington Wizards are anchored at the bottom of the Eastern Conference this season. They have one of the worst performances in the league with 3 wins and 20 losses. They could only win once in the last 19 matches; It came in the match against the Denver Nuggets, where Nikola Jokic scored 56 points. However, even this victory was not enough to raise the team’s morale, as their 115-105 defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers shows that this decline continues.
Team Performance and Issues
In recent years, the Wizards have appeared far from an organized team identity and struggling with administrative and on-field problems. This season, Jordan Poole stands out as the team’s top scorer with an average of 20.2 points. However, Kyle Kuzma is in decline compared to previous seasons; Although he was the second leading scorer with an average of 15.8 points, his contribution to the team was limited. Most likely, he is among the players who will be traded when a suitable offer arrives. Alex Sarr, who was drafted with the second pick, has not yet been able to meet expectations and is struggling with an average of 10.7 points per game. Although the team has experienced players such as Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas, these players are not in a position to take the Wizards to a higher level. The Wizards have the worst offense in the league, producing only 104.9 points per 100 offensive possessions. On the defensive side, they concede 120.5 points per game, making them the second worst defensive team.
Strategy for the Next Match
It seems very difficult for the Wizards to win against a strong opponent like the Boston Celtics. For this to happen, they need Boston to control the tempo of play and show outstanding shooting percentage. However, considering their current form, it seems unlikely that the Wizards can even keep this game at a competitive level.
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They will be missing key weapons like Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George, Kyle Kuzma, Malcolm Brogdon and Saddiq Bey.
Latest situation in Celtics:
Boston Celtics continue to meet expectations as the NBA championship favorite this season. They are in second place in the Eastern Conference with 20 wins and 5 losses. In their last match, they defeated the Detroit Pistons with a comfortable score of 123-99 and showed once again that they are in good form.
Self-Confidence That Comes with Championship
Winning a championship last season took a lot of the pressure off this generation of Celtics. The team, which has been on the verge of championship for years, finally brought this success to Boston after 16 years. This self-confidence allows players to play more comfortably and fully reveal their potential. Jayson Tatum is the leader of the team with an average of 28.2 points and is among the MVP candidates. Besides him, Jaylen Brown plays with an average of 24.4 points and contributes greatly to the Celtics’ offensive and defensive balance beyond scoring production. Kristaps Porzingis is coming back into form following his return from injury and is expected to improve his performance as the season progresses.
Peak in Offense, Area for Improvement in Defense
The Boston Celtics have the best offensive team in the league, producing 121.6 points per 100 possessions. On defense, they rank 10th with 111.8 points per 100 possessions; This area stands out as an aspect that the team can further develop in the future. Under the leadership of successful coach Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics are strengthening their two-way game day by day.
They Are Favorites Against Wizards
Celtics are the clear favorites in this match. Their main focus should be to go on the field with maximum concentration without underestimating the opponent. If they perform close to the level they have done so far, it seems very likely that they will get another win.
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They have no shortcomings other than Al Horford.