Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/04)

Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/04)Story byJustin Quinn, Celtics WireThu, December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM UTC·2 min read

The Boston Celtics look to keep their current win streak against some of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings with a tilt vs. a lowlier member of the East in the District of Columbia's Capital One Arena on this Thursday (Dec. 4) night.

That team, the Washington Wizards, is currently one of the worst ball clubs in the entire NBA in terms of their winning percentage. But the Celtics could well be without the most important player on their team this season, with a key player potentially sidelined by a non-COVID illness. The Celtics ought to be able to win either way, but the margin of error will be much smaller if this player sits, as wins by the Wiz over the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks attest.

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Records, standing, and streaks

At present, the Celtics have a 12-9 record and coming into tonight's contest after winning their last two games. That is good enough for eighth in the Eastern Conference standings.

Nov 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards forward Cam Whitmore (1) and Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) work for there ball in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Wizards are the owners of a 3-17 record, good enough for last place in the East, with only the New Orleans Pelicans having a worse record.

What happened in the last game for each team?

Boston beat the New York Knicks 123-117 at home.

Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives to the basket while Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Washington lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 121-102 on the road.

Injuries

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Jaylen Brown (non-COVID illness) is doubtful.

Nov 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defend against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

For Washington, Sharife Cooper (calf), Bilal Coulibaly (oblique), Tre Jones (hip), Corey Kispert (thumb), and Alex Sarr (adductor) are out.

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Probable starting lineups - Celtics

• Payton Pritchard

• Derrick White

• Josh Minott

• Jordan Walsh

• Neemias Queta

Nov 5, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) drives the ball against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Probable starting lineups - Wizards

• CJ McCollum

• Kyshawn George

• Justin Champagnie

• Khris Middleton

• Marvin Bagley

What time is tipoff, and on what channels?

Here's when you should tune in to see the game:

• Date: 12/4

• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

• TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston, MNMT

• Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)

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