Jaylen Brown propelled the Boston Celtics (62-16) past the Portland Trail Blazers (21-57) with a 124-107 win, marking their 13th consecutive triumph at home.
Brown’s standout 26-point display also saw him reach a significant milestone of 10,000 points in his NBA career.
Kristaps Porzingis secured his third consecutive double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in just 27 minutes of play.
Boston’s well-rounded effort included standout performances from Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday, contributing 20, 15, and 12 points, respectively.
Portland put up a resilient effort, with Dalano Banton leading the charge with 28 points, supported by Deandre Ayton’s 22 points and 14 rebounds.
The absence of Celtics star Jayson Tatum due to a right knee contusion didn’t hinder Boston’s dominance, as they secured their 14th win in their last 16 games overall.
Boston maintained control throughout the game, seizing the lead in the opening quarter and never relinquishing it. A late surge in the final quarter, highlighted by consecutive 3-pointers from Sam Hauser and Xavier Tillman, solidified the Celtics’ victory.
