The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Boston Celtics on Monday, January 26, at 8:00 PM ET in TD Garden. Portland holds a 23-23 record, while Boston sits at 28-17. The Celtics are coming off a one-game losing streak, and the Trail Blazers have dropped their last matchup.
Portland faces multiple injuries that could impact rotation. Damian Lillard remains out with a left Achilles tendon injury. Scoot Henderson misses action due to a left hamstring tear. Deni Avdija is listed as questionable with a lower back strain, while Kris Murray remains sidelined with lumbar strain. Duop Reath is unavailable with right foot soreness, and Matisse Thybulle will sit out for right knee tendinopathy. Blake Wesley misses the game from a right foot fracture, and Robert Williams III is questionable with left knee injury management.
Boston also deals with absences. Jayson Tatum will sit out as he continues recovery from right Achilles repair. Josh Minott is questionable with a left ankle sprain, and Neemias Queta is listed as questionable due to a non-Covid illness.
Portland’s top scorer Deni Avdija averages 26.0 points per game, adding 7.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe contributes 21.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per outing. Jerami Grant provides 19.2 points per game alongside 3.7 rebounds. Damian Lillard’s absence leaves a major scoring gap for the Blazers.
For Boston, Jaylen Brown leads the team with 29.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest. Derrick White contributes 17.6 points and 4.6 assists, and Payton Pritchard adds 16.7 points with 4.4 rebounds. The Celtics’ bench depth will be tested without Tatum, though the group maintains high efficiency from the floor.
Portland and Boston met once this season, with the Trail Blazers winning 114-108 on December 28, 2025. Both teams remain in playoff contention, with Boston in second place in the Eastern Conference and Portland in ninth in the West.
