Even if he only plays a half this is hardly out of the question. Everyone pads their stats against the Wizards and Horford is rested and fresh entering this game. Love the match-up. Plenty of easy lay-ups and second chance points against a terrible rebounding team, and one that can't defend the paint, either. Wiz allowing 59% FG% on 2 pt shots this month (30th), 62 points in paint/G (30th).

It's pretty commonplace for opposing centers to grab 10 or more rebounds against Washington and the Wizards interior defense/rebounding is in peak disarray these days and they have tired legs coming off a whipping in Chicago last night. Bulls centers shredded WSH for over 20 rebounds Sat. As always I worry about the minutes played here. WIZ allowing 49 opposition REB/G in March (29th) and are giving up double-digits to opposing bigs every night.

The Wizards got crushed in Chicago last night and turn around and face the best team in the NBA at home - where they stink - in an early tip. Gulp. Over the last 16 games WSH allows 124/G, last in the NBA. BOS scoring 123/G in that span - 1st. Teams routinely score 10+ over their average vs WSH (CHI went 15 over their home avg Sat). Boston is rested having last played Thurs in a blowout win. In their previous meetings BOS scored 133 and 126. Their second team will be able to cook vs WSH reserves. Wiz roster is depleted and lack of size will lead 70 points in paint for BOS I figure. BOS scoring 130+ is hardly a reach.

The Wiards are totally inept, lack size and skill and depth and have no home-court advantage whatsoever (10-20 ATS). Wizards got mauled again in Chicago and this is a very tough turnaround against rested Celtics team. Entering play Sat Boston lead the NBA over the last 15 games at +16.7; Wiz are 30th (-11.1). League best road team, on a roll, that has put up 126+ in both prior meetings. Their back-ups can keep this a 15+ point win. This will likely get ugly early but Boston's depth will prevail