Washington Wizards Team Report - March 13

(Basketball News) - Atlantic Division teams square off tonight, as the Washington Wizards welcome the Boston Celtics to the MCI Center.

This is the third meeting of the season between the two squads. Boston won the two previous contests, which were both played at the FleetCenter. The teams will play again on April 4th at Washington.

Boston has won three straight after losing the last three contests with the Wizards. The Celtics have won five of eight and eight of the last 12 games. Boston has won two of three and six of its last nine at Washington.

The Wizards come into tonight’s game on a five-game losing streak. On Friday Washington was outscored by the Atlanta Hawks, 138-124, at Philips Arena.

Gilbert Arenas scored 30 points with 10 assists and Jerry Stackhouse added 29 to lead Washington. Juan Dixon contributed 21 points in the loss.

Washington, which has lost two straight as the host, is 14-19 at home this season.