The Washington Wizards (21 - 8) defeated the Boston Celtics (10 - 18) 101 - 88 on Saturday. Washington is on a two - game win streak. They jumped out to a 30 - 12 lead after the first quarter and held the Celtics at a distance the rest of the game. The Wizards shot 50 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc. Andre Miller finished with seven assists in 18 minutes off the bench, earning a few extra minutes of run with the game in hand. Washington will embark on a five - game Western Conference road trip that begins against the Houston Rockets on Monday. Boston has lost four straight games as their commitment to rebuilding following the trade of Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks has them on a downward spiral. Marcus Smart made a second straight start at point guard, but he played just 14 minutes. The Celtics were beat in several ways. They shot just 41 percent from the field, lost the rebound battle 48 - 36 and gave up 22 points on 18 turnovers. They will return home and have three days off before hosting the Sacramento Kings on Wendesday.
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