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One more win and the Indiana Pacers will clinch the final playoff spot in the East, a step down from their expectations entering the season.

The Wizards need a win tonight or they are out of the NBA playoffs. What will they do against the Pacers tonight?

Updated May 18 Tatum scores 50 as Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in Boston secures the seventh seed for the playoffs and a first-round matchup with second-seeded Brooklyn starting on Saturday. Associated Press Share Boston’s Jayson Tatum drives to the basket past Washington’s Robin Lopez, rear left, during the second half  Tuesday at Boston. At rear right is Wizards guard Garrison Mathews. Charles Krupa/Associated Press BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the sec...

It was Tatum's fifth game of 40 or more points this season

Kyle Hightower Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III pounds the floor following an apparent injury, after rebounding a shot by Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook during the first half of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Boston. Williams was escorted to the locker room by medical staff after the incident. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) May 18, 2021 - 8:45 PM BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in ...

Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics Play-in Game #1 5/18/21 Share this story Washington Wizards (34-38) at Boston Celtics (36-36) Play-In Game #1 TD Garden Referees: Scott Foster, Rodney Mott, James Williams The 7th place Boston Celtics host the 8th place Washington Wizards for the first game of the 2021 play-in tournament. The winner of this game will earn the 7th seed in the playoffs. The loser will get one more chance to make the playoffs. The winner of the 9/10 seed play-in game w...

Tatum scores 50, Celtics beat Wizards to secure playoff spot Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 118-100 in the play-in round on Tuesday night. The Canadian Press VIDEO SIGN OUT BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics were one of the NBAs worst teams over the final month of the regular season. Thanks to Jayson Tatum, they’ll still have a chance to make a playoff run. Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the secon...

Jayson Tatum, Celtics obliterate Wizards in play-in game Follow Us Question of the Day   By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Jayson Tatum found the mismatch. The Boston Celtics forward hunted down the considerably smaller Ish Smith, backing the point guard up in the post before turning around and firing off a jump hook.  The basket went in. Just as they practically had all night.  On a night...

Updated May 18 Bradley Beal, one relic of a Boston rivalry, leads Wizards back to postseason against Celtics The Celtics face the Wizards in a play-in game tonight in Boston for the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. The loser gets one chance to earn the No. 8 seed. By AVA WALLACEThe Washington Post Charles Krupa/Associated Press WASHINGTON — Bradley Beal, with a plain black mask covering his face and donning a matching black beanie, sat down to speak with reporters for the first time in...

Celtics: Jayson Tatum (50), Kemba Walker (29), Tristan Thompson (12) SUMMARY The Wizards were defeated 118-100 by the Celtics on Tuesday night in Boston in their first game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Bradley Beal scored a team-high 22 points to go along with nine rebounds and six assists. With the loss, the Wizards will now face the Pacers on Thursday night in a single-elimination game for the eight-seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The Wizards’ offense struggled out of the gate...