Brown scores 31 points to help the Celtics outlast the Wizards 108-96 for a key NBA Cup victory

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) collides with Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, center during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Washington.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) collides with Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, center during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)


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WASHINGTON — Jaylen Brown scored 31 points, and the Boston Celtics overcame an off night for Jayson Tatum to beat the Washington Wizards 108-96 in the NBA Cup. The Celtics improved to 2-1 in East Group C of this competition with one game remaining. Washington is 0-2 and has lost 10 in a row overall. Tatum went 0 for 10 from 3-point range and scored 16 points, although a couple free throws with 11 seconds left enabled him to extend his streak to 55 consecutive games with at least 15 points.

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