Overview
- Portland erased a 63-55 halftime deficit by outscoring Boston 31-22 in the third quarter and closed with superior late-game execution.
- Donovan Clingan posted 18 points and 18 rebounds, sealing the win with an offensive rebound and putback with about 22 seconds remaining.
- Shaedon Sharpe hit five threes in a 26-point night, while Deni Avdija added 24 points and 10 assists as the Blazers snapped a three-game skid.
- Jaylen Brown scored 37 points for his ninth straight 30-point game, tying Larry Bird, after being limited to 10 second-half points by increased traps.
- The Celtics, who typically protect the ball, committed 19 turnovers that yielded 18 Portland points and shot 13-for-45 from three; they play next in Utah, where Brown can set the record.