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Alex Sarr's NBA debut disheartens fans after Wizards blowout loss to Tatum, Celtics | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Alex Sarr's NBA debut disheartens fans after Wizards blowout loss to Tatum, Celtics | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 11: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards watches against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of a preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 11, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Alex Sarr failed to exceed expectations in his NBA debut.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft struggled offensively as the Washington Wizards fell to the Boston Celtics by a final score of 122-102.

Sarr finished the game with two points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes on the court. He shot 1-7 from the field and missed all five of his attempts from behind the arc.

While it's worth noting that last season Sarr faced the reigning champions who had the No. 2 defensive rating in the NBA, it was still a difficult start to his career.

The 19-year-old showed promise on defense, recording a block and a dunk as part of an impressive two-way sequence in the first quarter.

However, Sarr's defense was sometimes not enough. Jayson Tatum welcomed the rookie to the club by hitting a pull-up triple over him just before halftime.

Fans were disappointed with Sarr's performance.

Ser Troy Haliburton @Troy Halibur

Alex Sarr is 7-foot-1 and his first two NBA shots were three-pointers and misses. His third shot was a dunk. These things are not coincidences. The young guy has to master the paint first and work his way out, not from the outside in.

Daniel Donabedian @danield1214

The Wizards want a timeout after Derrick White hit a wide-open three-pointer.
It's been a tough debut so far for Washington's first-round pick Alex Sarr.

Hawley Bronson @Hawley Bronson

Can someone please tell Alex Sarr that he is not a KD? Go color. Get rebounds. Set a screen.

Zack Cox @zm_cox

Not an easy NBA debut for No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr tonight. Jayson Tatum just made two straight three-pointers against the Wizards' rookie, and Jrue Holiday lured Sarr into fouls on consecutive possessions.

Dialante @Deeptalksalot

I need to get some easier looks outside of the catch-and-shoot 3s

cam @502 caves

Alex Sarr can't shoot at all, please stop shooting

agus 🧙🏼‍♂️🧉 @1of1agus

Someone remind Alex Sarr that he's 7'0, guys, he only shoots 3s and he hasn't hit one yet

The Wizards were able to keep up with the Celtics for most of the first half, although Boston entered halftime with a 10-point lead due to a 15-3 run at the end of the second quarter and did not relent for the remainder of the contest.

Jaylen Brown finished the game with 27 points on 50 percent shooting, while Tatum had a double-double with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

Sarr will look to improve in the Wizards' second game of the season, a meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

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