The Washington Wizards have an opportunity to pick up a much-needed win against a shorthanded Boston Celtics squad.

At this point, defenders are going to have to choose between leaving Jaylen Brown open or risking getting marks on their jerseys.

Jaylen Brown scores 35 points as the Boston Celtics overcome a double-digit first-quarter deficit to beat Washington 136-107.

The Washington Wizards have not experienced much success early on in a season. That's large in part because of their defense, or a lack thereof. After just sev

Alex Sarr scored 31 points, shot 12-of-20 and added three blocks, but his his team lost 136-107 Boston Celtics Wednesday night.

Jaylen Brown anotó 35 puntos y los Celtics de Boston se sobrepusieron a un déficit de dos dígitos en el primer cuarto para vapulear el miércoles 136-107 a los Wizards de Washington, condenados a su sexta derrota consecutiva.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/wizards/onsi as Studs and Duds From Wizards' Sixth Loss in a Row.

The Boston Celtics needed a win badly. After dropping two straight at home, the pressure was mounting. Then along came the Washington Wizards on a chilly November night, and what unfolded at TD Garden was nothing short of cathartic for the home faithful.