The 57-20 Boston Celtics will play host to the 17-60 Washington Wizards at their home arena of TD Garden this Sunday (April 6) evening in the fifth game remaining before the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. With the Wizards already eliminated from postseason play and the Celtics all but locked into the Eastern Conference's second seed, this contest might not be the most intense of the current campaign.
But with former Celtics guard Marcus Smart suiting up for Washington and ex-Boston floor general Malcolm Brogdon on the team as well (and for that matter, former Wiz big man Kristaps Porzingis playing for the Cs), there might be a bit of spice in this late-season tilt. Revenge game potential aside, Washington did just beat the Sacramento Kings, so Boston should being a modicum of focus to bear if they want to be sure to win the game.
Let's take a look at player health for both teams, likely starters, and how to watch or stream the game.
Player injuries
For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown (knee) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) are questionable.
For the Wiz, Malcolm Brogdon (ankle), Saddiq Bey (ACL), Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring), Kyshawn George (ankle), Corey Kispert (thumb), and Khris Middleton (knee) are out, and Tristan Vukcevic (knee), and Richaun Holmes (shoulder) are questionable.
Probable starting lineups
Boston
- Derrick White
- Jrue Holiday
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Kristaps Porzingis
Washington
- Marcus Smart
- AJ Johnson
- Bub Carrington
- Justin Champagnie
- Alex Sarr
How to watch or stream the game
Here's when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
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