In a game featuring two teams playing without All-Star point guards due to injury, the Boston Celtics prevailed 118-106 over the host Portland Trail Blazers—handing the home team its fourth loss over the last five contests in the process.
Boston, without Kemba Walker, shot 49% from three-point land and were led by their other All-Star, Jayson Tatum, who scored a game-high 36 points and connected on a career-high eight three-pointers on the night. Meanwhile, the Blazers’ struggles with Damian Lillard on the sideline continued. CJ McCollum went for a team-high 28 points and again showcased his playmaking ability with 10 assists, but didn’t get enough help until it was too late.