It took them five extra minutes, but the Celtics (15-29) snapped their three-game losing streak by defeating the Wizards, 113-111.
The C's led by as many as 19, but the Wizards just wouldn't go away. John Wall finished with a triple-double, but he wasn't enough.
And just as coach Stevens said...#EveryGameIsAnAdventure
The good:
* I mentioned in my keys to the game the importance of Jeff Green. Boy did he break through. Green finished with a season-high 39 points on 14-of-26 from the floor. He also had 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and an assist. Green hit some big shots down the stretch, including a ridiculous three in the final minute of regulation on one foot.
* Phil Pressey had a career night. In his second career start, Pressey tallied 20 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Not known for his outside shot, Pressey was dynamite from downtown, connecting on 5 of his 6 three-point attempts.
The bad:
* The Wizards killed the Celtics in the paint, 48-28.
* Blowing big leads has been a theme with this Celtics team all season long. Tonight was no different. The Wizards doubled up the Celtics in the third quarter, 30-15, and forced overtime at the end of regulation.
* They got away with it tonight, but 18 turnovers isn't going to get it done on Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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