Preview the Boston Celtics' NBA matchup with Washington, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The Celtics host the Washington Wizards for the first of 3 meetings between these two teams this season. They will meet again in Washington on December 4 and they will play the 3rd and final game in Boston on March 14.

The Celtics got back on track after blowing out the Wizards, but they also enter Friday’s game with a 4-5 record. It’s clear the C’s don’t have as much margin of error with this revamped roster as they’ve also been up-and-down to start the year.

Yes, you can. To listen to Friday's Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

Mitchell is the Cavs best player and he is playing very well so far this season. He is averaging 31.3 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 56.4% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc. The Celtics need to defend him particularly well if they hope to win this game.

I know we’re not an organization or a fanbase that makes excuses … but it’s a part of the learning curve and process.”