The Boston Celtics went on a 17-4 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 to end a 4-game losing streak.
The Wizards led 86-85 with 10:56 left in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown’s 2 free throws put the Celtics ahead for good with 10:05 left. He scored 6 points during the run, and they led 102-90 with 2:58 left.
Al Horford scored 18 points (8 in the first quarter) on 7 for 11 shooting, and Jayson Tatum added 10 points (8 in the paint), 8 rebounds and 5 steals. The Celtics had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Wizards, Bradley Beal had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Celtics shot 44.7% from the field and 28.6% from 3 to the Wizards’ 40.4% and 26.3%. The Wizards forced 12 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Wizards’ starters were outscored 61-44 in 25 minutes together.