The Boston Celtics are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at 6 p.m. The game will take place at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Fans can tune in via NBCSB or WBZ-FM 98.5.
Celtics vs. Trail Blazers: Game Preview
Current Records
- Celtics: 19 wins, 11 losses
- Trail Blazers: 12 wins, 19 losses
Betting Information
- Line: Boston -6.5
- Over/Under: 229.0
Last Ten Games
- Celtics: 8 wins, 2 losses (7-3 against the spread)
- Trail Blazers: 4 wins, 6 losses (4-6 against the spread)
Team Statistics
| Category | Boston Celtics | Portland Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 116.8 | 116.6 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 110.4 | 120.5 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 47.3% | 44.6% |
| Opponent Field Goal Percentage | 44.7% | 47.7% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 36.7% | 33.3% |
| Opponent 3-Point Percentage | 37.1% | 36.4% |
Key Players
- Jaylen Brown is enjoying a stellar December, with at least 30 points in all eight games played this month.
- He is currently averaging a career-high 29.4 points per game, ranking sixth in the league.
- Sam Hauser recently scored a season-high 23 points, including 7-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc.
Recent Trends
The Celtics have won their last four games and 12 of the last 16, displaying strong performance on this five-game road trip.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have struggled recently, losing three straight games. They have allowed over 110 points in each contest during this stretch.
Interim coach Tiago Splitter has taken the helm for Portland after Chauncey Billups’s arrest earlier this fall. Additionally, Jerami Grant is expected to miss his fifth consecutive game due to an Achilles injury.
Boston hopes to extend its winning streak against Portland, having won the last six matchups and completing three consecutive seasonal sweeps over the Trail Blazers.
