Overview
- Boston enters 19-11 in third place in the East after a 140-122 road win over Indiana, its fourth straight victory.
- Portland is 12-19 and has dropped three in a row, falling to the Clippers at home Friday after leading by double digits in the second half.
- Jayson Tatum is sidelined for Boston, while Portland lists Jerami Grant, Robert Williams III, Scoot Henderson, Matisse Thybulle, Jrue Holiday and Blake Wesley as out.
- Television coverage includes NBC Sports Boston and the Rip City TV network in Portland markets, with streaming options such as NBA League Pass and Fubo noted by outlets.
- Oddsmakers list Boston as roughly a 7.5-point favorite with a total near 229.5, and the Celtics have won six straight meetings with the Blazers.