The Boston Celtics had their biggest home win of the young season on Wednesday night, routing the Washington Wizards, 136-107.

If there’s one negative to pick out from the victory, however, it’s that the Celtics were yet again outperformed in defensive rebounding.

Despite a huge 15-point, 12-rebound double-double from center Neemias Queta , Washington edged Boston 29-28 in defensive rebounds.

The result continued a concerning trend this fall, as noted by Jay King of The Athletic.

“(Head coach Joe Mazzulla) spent part of the preseason yanking players who failed to grab defensive rebounds. He likely recognized by then just how critical an issue defensive rebounding would be for his team,” King wrote . “It has been a giant problem. The Celtics entered Wednesday ranked 29th in defens

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