5 players, 20+ points each – two fierce rivals in a brutal clash; this team takes advantage to move to first place in the East
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On December 26th, Beijing time, the Wizards defeated the Celtics 111-103 away from home. The Wizards (19-15) have two consecutive wins. The starting five all scored in double figures: Bradley Beal with 25 points and 8 rebounds, John Wall with 21 points and 14 assists, Otto Porter with 20 points, Makhi Phillips with 14 points and 7 rebounds, and Marcin Lupton with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr., who came in as a substitute, scored 16 points. The Celtics (27-10) gave up first place in the East to the Raptors. Kerry Irving scored 20 points with 5 assists, Jason Tatum had 20 points, and Al Horford contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Substitutes Murray-Rozier scored 16 points, while Daniel Thésse scored 12 points. Marcus Morris played for just 16 minutes and scored 2 points.
The Wizards defeated the Celtics 111-103 away from home, knocking the Celtics off their top spot.
After a fierce battle, the Celtics lost the top spot in the East.