Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics' 112-98 victory over the Wizards

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Washington.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, dribbles against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)


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WASHINGTON — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Tatum had missed two of Boston's previous four games with a knee issue. He helped the Celtics win their seventh straight over the Wizards and third in Washington this season. Payton Pritchard added 15 points on five 3-pointers, and Derrick White also had 15 points. Jordan Poole led Washington with 21 points, and Bilal Coulibaly added 19. The Wizards have lost three in a row and 16 of 17.

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