WASHINGTON — In a decisive encounter on Sunday night, Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards, contributing 28 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Tatum, who had missed two of the past four games due to a knee issue, played a key role in securing the Celtics’ seventh consecutive win against the Wizards and their third victory in Washington this season.

Supporting Tatum, Payton Pritchard scored 15 points, showcasing his shooting accuracy with five 3-pointers, while Derrick White also recorded 15 points for the Celtics.

On the opposing side, Jordan Poole was the standout performer for the Wizards, scoring 21 points, with Bilal Coulibaly contributing 19 points. The Wizards continued to struggle, marking their third consecutive loss and having won just one game out of their last 17.

Several notable takeaways emerged from the match. Kristaps Porzingis played for 11 minutes and scored 11 points before departing due to right heel pain. This was Porzingis’s seventh game this season, with all his appearances occurring since November 25.

On the Wizards’ side, Justin Champagnie provided a double-double, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds, whereas Bub Carrington added 11 points and 10 rebounds to the team’s efforts.

A pivotal moment in the game unfolded when Tatum hit three consecutive shots during a crucial 15-0 run that extended into the second quarter. His pull-up 3-point shot with only four seconds left in the first quarter pushed Boston’s lead to 11, while White capped the run with a 3-pointer early in the second quarter, increasing their advantage to 39-23.

An impressive statistic from the game was that the Celtics enjoyed a dominant 16-1 free-throw margin in the first half, concluding with a total of 24 free throws made compared to 8 for the Wizards.

Looking ahead, both teams will return to the court on Thursday night, with Boston set to face Chicago and Washington preparing to host Charlotte.