The 3-2 Boston Celtics hope to bounce back from their home loss to the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers this past Friday with a win over the visiting 3-2 Washington Wizards Sunday afternoon as the Celtics get suspended reserve forward Grant Williams back after having paid his dues for incidental contact with a referee vs. the Chicago Bulls last week. The Wiz will look to bounce back from a loss to the Indiana Pacers as well, so this should be a competitive contest at the minimum.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the action live on cable television or an online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with who ought to be available to play.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), and Robert Williams III (knee) will not be available to play. Malcolm Brogdon (back) is listed as questionable.
For the Wizards, Delon Wright (hamstring) and Corey Kispert (ankle) are out.
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Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
Washington Wizards
- Monte Morris
- Bradley Beal
- Deni Avidja
- Kyle Kuzma
- Kristaps Porzingis
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How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Oct. 30
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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