In a dazzling display of perimeter shooting, Sam Hauser propelled the Celtics to a staggering 130-104 victory over the Wizards, spotlighting the ever-compelling narrative that in the NBA, any given player can take center stage on any given night. Hauser, whose roster presence stood at a modest 13% in Yahoo leagues, seemed to defy all odds, sinking 10 of his 12 shots from downtown before rolling his ankle, as reported by NBC Sports. Although his night was cut short, the Celtics' triumph was already neatly wrapped up with a bow, leaving Boston fans to marvel at what could have been had Hauser continued.

With the Celtic warriors down several key players, Payton Pritchard too seized the limelight, recording a career-high 13 assists in the victory, adding 35 minutes of pure craft and hustle off the bench. Pritchard’s performance is one that fantasy managers should eyeball cautiously as Boston might rest more players in back-to-back fixtures, according to NBC Sports.

The Celtics, having their most prolific opening quarter of the season, scored 45 points against the Wizards, who without four starters, seemed at a loss to stop Boston's advance. Noting the remarkable shooting streak, Celtics forward Al Horford told The Inquirer, "Us shooters, we know those records… We're very aware of it and were pulling for Sam." The team was keen on Hauser chasing the franchise and NBA 3-point records until his unforeseen injury disrupted the pursuit.

Apart from Hauser's heroics from beyond the arc, the Celtics' collective sharpshooting wrote a new page in the franchise history books, putting on a clinic with 17 three-pointers by halftime—their most in a half ever, as obtained by GMA Network. Even with the starters cheering from the bench midway through the third, the Celtics maintained their overwhelming offensive play, leaving the Wizards to lick their wounds and reflect on a game that they'd soon rather forget.