The Washington Wizards are winless in their last nine games against the Boston Celtics, and they will attempt to end that streak when the teams meet in Washington on Thursday night.
Washington hasn't beaten Boston since the Wizards earned a 130-111 home decision on March 28, 2023. The nine-game losing streak includes Boston's 136-107 home victory earlier this season.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with a team-high 35 points in that Nov. 5 win, and his scoring touch has been on display lately as well. However, he was listed as doubtful due to illness on the team's injury report late Wednesday afternoon.
Brown has scored 30 or more points in four of his last five games, leading the Celtics to a 4-1 record in that stretch. He tossed in a season-high 42 points during Boston's 123-117 home vic

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