Overview
- Portland snapped a three-game slide and ended Boston’s four-game run behind balanced scoring from Shaedon Sharpe (26), Deni Avdija (24-10-7), Toumani Camara (20), Donovan Clingan (18-18) and Caleb Love (18).
- Boston committed 19 turnovers that became 18 Portland points and shot 13-of-45 from three, while the Blazers hit 18-of-51 from deep.
- After trailing 63-55 at halftime, Portland outscored Boston 31-22 in the third; Clingan said the Blazers trapped Jaylen Brown after the break to force other Celtics to make plays.
- Late-game swings included a Sharpe steal from Brown, a Derrick White giveaway, and Clingan’s offensive rebound and three-point play with about 22 seconds left to seal it.
- Jaylen Brown scored 37 to reach nine straight 30-point games, tying Larry Bird’s franchise mark, with Boston visiting Utah on Dec. 30 as Brown eyes the record.