The next round of the NBA basketball playoffs began this morning, with a noteworthy matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards.

Despite being guests, the Boston Celtics are rated higher than the Washington Wizards. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum continued to lead the charge, assisting the Boston Celtics to a 126-107 victory against their opponents. Rookie Kristaps Porzingis also performed admirably, scoring 15 points against his previous team, while former Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma led the Washington Wizards with 21 points.

The Boston Celtics’ victory this morning enabled them preserve their winning record after three games and keep their lead in the Eastern Conference. This is the second season in a row that the former NBA champions have started the season with three victories.