The Washington Wizards will be striving to end a five-game losing streak when they visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Inconsistency at the defensive end of the court has been a major issue for Washington, which has allowed at least 119 points in six of its seven games. The Wizards enter Wednesday's matchup allowing an average of 127.0 points per game. Brooklyn (127.6) is the only NBA team allowing more through Monday's games.

"It's all about defense," Washington guard Bilal Coulibaly said. "Playing defense is going to get us more wins, so that's what we gotta do. ... We all have to be on the same page and focus."

The Wizards held the Knicks to 22 points in the first quarter and 21 points in the fourth quarter during New York's 119-102 home victory Monday, but Washington surren

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