MARCH 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
WASHINGTON WIZARDS 2-13 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-13 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Bulls · Wed 12:00AM
WAS +4.5 TOTAL 245.5
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE
Sam Hauser has career-best game as Celtics rout Wizards Sam Hauser established career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics to a 130-104 road victory over th...
Jordan Poole - Leads from deep in 30-point outing Poole finished with 31 points (12-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four assists and two rebounds over 23 minutes in Sunday's 130-104 loss to Boston.
Impact Poole led all players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a team-leading trio of threes and handing out a quartet of assists to boost shorthanded Washington offensively in a losing effort. Poole has surpassed the 30-point mark in seven games this season, including in three of his last 10 outings.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Baldwin Jr. - Well-rounded outing in first start Baldwin tallied six points (2-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes in Sunday's 130-104 loss to Boston.
Impact Baldwin got his first starting nod of the season with Washington dealing with numerous injuries, recording a team-high-tying pair of blocks while ending second on the team in rebounds to go along with a half-dozen points in a balanced performance. Baldwin set a season-high mark in boards, posting his fourth game of the year with six or more points.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Champagnie - Nears double-double in first start Champagnie recorded 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist over 36 minutes in Sunday's 130-104 loss to Boston.
Impact Champagnie got his first career start with the Wizards shorthanded, leading all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds to go along with a team-leading pair of steals and ending as one of four players with a double-digit point total in a near double-double outing. Champagnie set season high marks in scoring, rebounds and steals while posting his second game with at least 10 points and seven rebounds this season, both of which have taken place in the last two outings.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Hauser makes 10 3-pointers before unfortunate exit in Celtics' rout of Wizards Sam Hauser made a career-high 10 3-pointers before an unfortunate injury forced him to leave the game in the Celtics’ victory over the Wizar...
MARCH 18 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Eugene Omoruyi - Exits early Sunday Omoruyi will not return to Sunday's game against the Celtics due to a left ankle sprain.
Impact Omoruyi tweaked his ankle late in Sunday's game and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest shortly thereafter. The 27-year-old pro will finish with two rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes of action.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Poole dropped 24 points in the first half against the Celtics 🔥
MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE
Jordan Poole drops 31 PTS vs Celtics 🔥 FULL Highlights
MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE
Richaun Holmes takin' it to the cup against the Boston Celtics 💪
MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE
Justin Champagnie - Gets starting nod Champagnie will start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Champagnie will make his first career NBA start for the shorthanded Wizards. He played 25 minutes during Saturday's loss in Chicago and totaled 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Baldwin Jr. - Will start Sunday Baldwin will start Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact With the Wizards banged up, Baldwin will make his first start and be joined by Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, Justin Champagnie and Richaun Holmes. Baldwin played a season-high 18 minutes during a Jan. 13 win over the Hawks and posted eight points, nine rebounds and one block.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Vukcevic - Present, but won't be available Vukcevic (recently signed) will be present but won't play Sunday against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vukcevic was the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but opted to stay overseas to begin the 2023-24 campaign. He recently reached a buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and inked a two-year deal with Washington, but it's unclear when he'll be available to make his Wizards debut. Vukcevic's next chance will come Tuesday versus the Rockets.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Richaun Holmes - Poor numbers in return Holmes (toe) posted seven points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 26 minutes Saturday in the Wizards' 127-98 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Holmes made his return from a three-game absence due to a left big toe sprain and reclaimed a spot in the starting five, and despite facing no minutes restriction, he turned in an underwhelming fantasy line. With the Wizards ruling Marvin Bagley (back) out once again Sunday against the Celtics, Holmes should draw another start in the second leg of the back-to-back set.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Coulibaly - Won't play Sunday Coulibaly (wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coulibaly and Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) have been downgraded from questionable to out and will join Landry Shamet (calf), Deni Avdija (knee) and Marvin Bagley (back) as inactive. Given all the absences, Patrick Baldwin, Jared Butler, Eugene Omoruyi and Johnny Davis are all candidates for increased roles.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Unavailable Sunday Kuzma (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against Boston, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kuzma is joined by Deni Avdija (knee), Landry Shamet (calf), Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) and Marvin Bagley (back) as inactive Sunday, making for an extremely shorthanded squad. Kuzma's next opportunity to take the court comes Tuesday versus Houston.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Downgraded to out Avdija (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact As expected, Avdija has been downgraded from doubtful to out, joining Tyus Jones (back) and Landry Shamet (calf) as inactive. Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) and Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) are questionable, so Washington is in danger of being extremely shorthanded versus the best team in the NBA. Avdija's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus the Rockets.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Brown downgraded on Celtics injury report for Wizards game The Celtics will be without three starters when they take on the Wizards on Sunday.
MARCH 17 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics G Jaylen Brown (ankle) out vs. Wizards The Boston Celtics ruled out guard Jaylen Brown for Sunday’s road game against the Washington Wizards due to a right ankle sprain.Brown didn...
MARCH 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bilal Coulibaly - Added to injury report Coulibaly is questionable to play Sunday versus Boston due to a right wrist soreness.
Impact Coulibaly is amid a strong stretch of play and has not missed a game since March 1, but his status will need to be monitored in advance of Sunday's 6:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) is also questionable in what could be a shorthanded cast of forwards for Washington.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Vukcevic - Not listed on injury report Vukcevic (recently signed) isn't listed on Washington's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Vukcevic opted to remain overseas after being selected with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but recently reached a contract buyout with the Serbian club KK Partizan and inked a two-year deal with Washington. He wasn't with the team in Chicago on Saturday, but it appears he's joined the Wizards ahead of their four-game homestand, which begins Sunday versus the Celtics and ends Saturday against the Raptors. It remains unclear if Vukcevic will see any playing time right away, but the Wizards are dealing with numerous injuries, which could open up some minutes for the 21-year-old.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Deni Avdija - Downgraded to doubtful Avdija (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Boston.
Impact Avdija appears on track to miss his second consecutive game due to a right knee bruise. He joins a lengthy list of injured Wizards on Sunday, including Tyus Jones (back) and Landry Shamet (calf) who are inactive, as well as Kyle Kuzma (shoulder) and Bilal Coulibaly (wrist), who are questionable.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Marvin Bagley III - Remains out Sunday Bagley (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Bagley will miss a seventh straight game, so Richaun Holmes should draw another start at center. Bagley's next chance to suit up comes Tuesday versus Houston.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Kuzma - Iffy for Sunday Kuzma is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics due to left shoulder soreness.
Impact Kuzma is banged up ahead of the second night of a back-to-back set after posting just 11 points (5-10 FG) in 29 minutes during a blowout loss in Chicago on Saturday. He's appeared in 13 straight contests, averaging 24.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals-plus-blocks in 33.9 minutes, but with the Wizards out of playoff contention, they may err on the side of caution.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Tyus Jones - Out again Sunday Jones (back) will not play Sunday versus Boston.
Impact Jones will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to back spasms, and his first absences of the season come at a crushing time for fantasy managers competing down the stretch. Jordan Poole operated as a pseudo-starter on Saturday, delivering 13 points and eight assists in just 23 minutes of action, while Jared Butler struggled despite logging a season-high 22 minutes.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
