The Washington Wizards will close their season with a matinee matchup against the league-leading Boston Celtics.
Game info
When: Sunday, April 14 at 1 p.m. ET.
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
TV: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass
Radio: The Team 980 AM or 106.7-2 FM
The season is mercifully coming to an end Sunday against the team favored to hoist up the Larry O’Brien trophy in two month’s time.
If Washington’s lineups in the previous games are any indication, the Wizards will probably trot out their B-squad for the season finale. The Celtics, who locked up the NBA’s best record two weeks ago, will more than likely do the same.
The bench battle may bless us with one final sighting of Deni Avdija as a first option and Corey Kispert as his wingman.
Tristan Vukcevic has emerged as a significant figure in the rookie landscape, taking on the mantle of excitement since Bilal Coulibaly’s unfortunate season-ending injury. Throughout his inaugural year, Vukcevic has been capturing the attention and admiration of Wizards fans by consistently delivering double-digit scoring performances, a streak that has now extended to five consecutive games.
For those who have endured the challenges and disappointments of this arduous campaign, Vukcevic’s emergence provides a glimmer of hope and excitement. It’s not just about the immediate impact he’s making on the court but also about the potential he represents for the team’s future. Each basket he sinks, each play he orchestrates, fuels the belief that brighter days are ahead.
While the current season may feel like a trough, perhaps it’s a necessary valley that Wizards faithful will look back on as the starting point of a successful rebuild. Vukcevic’s contributions, especially in the final game of this challenging season, could serve as a symbolic moment—a beacon of what’s to come as the team charts its course toward redemption and competitiveness.