Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) scores with a reverse layup during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Doug McSchooler-USA TODAY Sports

Wizards star Bradley Beal admits he won't be 100 percent for play-in game vs. Celtics

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/17/21

The Washington Wizards clinched a spot in the play-in tournament thanks in part to the play of superstar guard Bradley Beal. However, the 27-year-old missed time toward the end of the regular season with a hamstring injury.

After returning to the lineup on Sunday in a 115-110 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Beal provided an injury update for Tuesday's play-in game against the Boston Celtics, per The Athletic's Fred Katz.

Bradley Beal talking like he’ll give it a go tomorrow in Boston: "There’s no setback. I didn’t injure it any worse than it already, so that’s positive. Obviously it won’t be 100 percent. I’ve just got to manage it the best I can."
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) May 17, 2021

Beal had an excellent season despite his injury struggles, averaging 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 34.9% from deep.

Washington won three of its last five games entering the play-in tournament and very well could be favored over a depleted Boston team. The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown, who suffered a season-ending injury, and a lot will ride on the shoulders of Jayson Tatum.

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