Wizards Erase 18-Point Deficit, Top Celtics 106-99

December 21, 2013

The Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Nene Hilario (42) drives past Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger (7) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Trevor Ariza scored 27 points and hit a 3-pointer that capped a fourth-quarter run that carried the Washington Wizards to a 106-99 comeback win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

Trailing 92-84, Ariza started the 14-1 rally with a jumper from the right corner. John Wall had five of his 20 points in the surge, which was interrupted only by a free throw by Jared Sullinger that gave Boston a 93-91 lead with 3:39 remaining.

Then Nene tied the game with a short baseline jumper and Wall gave the Wizards their first lead, 95-93, with a 20-footer with 2:5 to go. Marcin Gortat then blocked Sullinger's shot and Ariza hit his 3-pointer with 2:25 remaining to put Washington ahead 98-93.

Boston was led by Avery Bradley with 26 points.

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