On Monday, January 26, 2026, the Boston Celtics hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden in Boston and emerged with a 102–94 victory in a regular-season NBA matchup.
Game Summary
Boston jumped out to a dominant lead early, outscoring Portland 32–11 in the first quarter, a margin that ultimately set the tone for the contest.
Portland rallied to make the game competitive in the second half but couldn’t close the gap against Boston’s balanced attack.
Final Score:
Boston Celtics 102
Portland Trail Blazers 94
Quarter Breakdown
| Period | Blazers | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 11 | 32 |
| Q2 | 26 | 20 |
| Q3 | 28 | 23 |
| Q4 | 29 | 27 |
| Final | 94 | 102 |
Key Performers
Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 23 points, including clutch baskets that helped Boston sustain their lead.
Jaylen Brown added 20 points, providing consistent scoring through all four quarters.
Derrick White chipped in 18 points and hit a pivotal three-pointer that kept Portland at bay.
Portland Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant led Portland in scoring with 19 points, including a strong presence at the free-throw line.
Toumani Camara contributed 18 points, giving the Trail Blazers needed secondary offense.
Jrue Holiday returned from injury and added 14 points, but his team couldn’t overcome Boston’s early surge.
Donovan Clingan, while limited offensively, had a strong effort in rebounding and defense.
Statistical Highlights
The Celtics controlled the game early and maintained a scoring edge that Portland was never able to erase, despite outscoring Boston in several middle quarters.
Boston’s early offensive explosion — particularly in the first quarter — was the difference maker.
Tactical Takeaways
Boston’s efficient start and defensive pressure in transition forced Portland into a chase mode early on.
Portland showed resilience in the second and third quarters but needed more consistent offensive execution across all units.
Looking Ahead
Celtics continue their home schedule with upcoming matchups as they aim to solidify their standing in the Eastern Conference.
Trail Blazers wrap up their road trip and look to bounce back in their next game.
