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Bradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101

9 years ago in Sports

The signature of incoming NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appears on an official game ball before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in New York. David Stern retired after exactly 30 years in charge, making him the NBA's longest-serving and most successful commissioner. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Photo: Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Avery Bradley scored a playoff career-high 29 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 123-101 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Al Horford added 19 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Isaiah Thomas was also active, scoring 18 points and handing out nine assists.

Game 6 is Friday night in Washington.

Boston led by as many as 26 points, negating Washington’s physicality by spreading the floor and knocking down 16 3-pointers.

John Wall had 21 for the Wizards, who haven’t won a playoff game in Boston since 1982.

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