Jaylen Brown scored 31 points to help the Celtics outlast the Wizards, 108-96, for a key NBA Cup victory. Read more on Boston.com.

While Jayson Tatum struggled from the field, Jaylen Brown came to the rescue with 31 points to lead Boston in Washington.

Jaylen Brown top-scored with 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics struggled to a 108-96 win at Washington in the NBA Cup on Friday.Naji Marshall top-scored for the Mavs,

Jaylen Brown scored 31 points on Saturday, carrying the load for the Celtics offensively as Jayson Tatum struggled to find a rhythm.

The Washington Wizards are gearing up to face off against the Boston Celtics in tonight's NBA Cup match inside Capital One Arena. To learn more about the Celtic

Top Performers – Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown – 31 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 3PM Jayson Tatum – 16 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals Top Performers – Washington Wizards Jordan Poole – 23 points,