It is a matchup that tells a tale of contrasting fortunes as the bottom-feeders Washington Wizards welcome the high-flying Boston Celtics in their home arena. While the Celtics lie at a respectable 4th place in the Eastern Conference Standings with a 13-12 record, the Wizards’ miserable season sees them with the worst record in the NBA currently (6-17).

Date & Time: February 14, 2021, 1pm ET

Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington DC

Preview | Washington Wizards

It has gone downhill for the Wizards ever since the Westbrook-Wall trade. Aside from his scintillating performance against the Brooklyn Nets, he has looked past his best. Though, their defense is to blame for much of that as well.

Bradley Beal, leading the league in points per game this season (32.), sat out their defeat to the New York Knicks. It wasn’t an injury concern as they merely rested him. Or maybe perhaps there is something cooking in the background as he is heavily rumored to be traded away from the Wizards.

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But, until something materializes, he will continue to don their jersey and most likely return to salvage some pride against the Celtics.

Starting 5 for the Washington Wizards

Guard – Russell Westbrook

Guard – Bradley Beal

Center – Alex Len

Forward – Davis Bertans

Forward – Rui Hachimura

Preview | Boston Celtics

The Celtics find themselves in a mini-slump of their own. They have lost six of their nine previous NBA games. Between Injuries, COVID protocols, and Kemba Walker‘s poor form, their journey to the top of the Eastern Conference Table has been derailed.

The former Charlotte Hornets guard played no part in their defeat to the Detroit Pistons. However, he will take to the court alongside Semi Ojeleye, who left the game mid-way because of a knock. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will be the key players for them once again.

Starting 5 for the Boston Celtics

Guard – Kemba Walker

Guard – Jaylen Brown

Center – Daniel Theis

Forward – Semi Ojeleye

Forward – Jayson Tatum

Pick | Boston Celtics

It is hard to not acknowledge the Greens as the overwhelming favorites for this encounter. After losing against the Pistons, this is the perfect opportunity for them to bounce back. And they should do so at the expense of a struggling Wizards outfit.

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