DECEMBER 17, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
The Wizards want to build an offense without weak links. The Celtics show why. The defending champions’ dynamic attack powered their 112-98 win at Capital One Arena. The Wizards are trying to build toward that.
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Payton Pritchard is instant offense for the Celtics, but he also wants to be known as a good defender - The Boston Globe His relentless full-court pressure on Sunday helped slow the Wizards, whose fast-paced attack appeared bothered by the obstacle.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Celtics fall a spot in NBA's Week 9 Power Rankings | Sporting News The Celtics are still a top team in the NBA.
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Luke Kornet - Plays well in win Kornet registered seven points (1-3 FG, 5-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block over 27 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards.
Impact Kornet saw extended run with Al Horford getting the night off for rest. That's likely to happen often this season, so fantasy managers should keep Kornet in mind as a streaming option the next time that Horford sits.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Brown - Quiet in win Brown provided 11 points (4-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 26 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 victory over the Wizards.
Impact Brown had a poor showing offensively, but made up for it on the defensive end. Through six December showings, Brown has posted averages of 21.5 points, 5.3 assists, 5.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.2 three-pointers, shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from beyond the arc.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Coulibaly - Pops for 19 in loss Coulibaly finished with 19 points (8-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 loss to Boston.
Impact The streaky second-year wing is on the upswing again. After scoring no more than eight points in six straight games in late November and early December, Coulibaly has hit for at least 17 in three straight contests, averaging 21.0 points, 5.3 boards, 5.0 assists, 3.0 threes and 1.0 blocks over that short stretch. Coulibaly's overall production has taken a step forward in his sophomore campaign, but a true breakout will keep eluding him until he develops some consistency.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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