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Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards passes the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on April 9, 2019. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Wizards’ Season Ends with Loss to Celtics

by William J. Ford April 9, 2019October 31, 2020

The Washington Wizards’ injury-plagued 2018-19 season mercifully came to an end Tuesday with a 116-110 home loss to the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving attempts a layup against Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green during the Celtics' 130-125 overtime win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Dec. 12. (Yusuf Abdullah/Special to The Informer)

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Celtics Top Wiz in OT Behind Irving’s 38

by William J. Ford December 12, 2018October 31, 2020

Washington Wizards guard John Wall drives for a layup attempt during a 113-101 win over the Boston Celtics at Capital One Arena in D.C. on April 10. (John De Frietas/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Win Final Home Game of Season

by William J. Ford April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving shoots a fadeaway jump shot over Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky in the second quarter of the Celtics' 110-104 overtime victory at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Feb. 8. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Celtics Drop Wizards in OT, Avenge Christmas Day Loss

by William J. Ford February 9, 2018October 31, 2020

Otto Porter Jr.

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Wizards Reflect on Season, Future After Playoff Disappointment

by William J. Ford May 17, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. speaks with reporters after practice on May 13, two days ahead of the team's Game 7 on the road against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinal. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Bask After Game 6 Thriller, Prepare for Final Showdown With Celtics

by William J. Ford May 13, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards guard John Wall drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder in the third quarter of the Wizards' 92-91 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 12. (John De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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Wall’s Game-Winning 3 Leads Wizards Over Celtics, Force Game 7

by William J. Ford May 13, 2017October 30, 2020

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall speaks to reporters after practice at the Verizon Center in D.C. on May 9 before the team heads to Boston for Game 5 of its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Celtics. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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Wizards Prepare for Hostile Environment for Game 5 in Boston

by William J. Ford May 9, 2017October 30, 2020

Kelly Oubre Jr.

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Wizards’ Kelly Oubre Suspended for Game 4

by William J. Ford May 6, 2017October 30, 2020

John Wall (right) and the Washington Wizards bested Isaiah Thomas (left) and the Boston Celtics 116-89 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Verizon Center in D.C. on May 4. (Courtesy of the Wizards via Twitter)

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Wizards Blow Out Celtics in Game 3 as Tempers Boil

by William J. Ford May 5, 2017October 30, 2020