US EditionCeltics hang on to beat Trail Blazers
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points with buzzer-beaters in two quarters, and the Celtics improved to 29-17 by holding off a late Portland rally led by Jrue Holiday.
- On Monday night at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-94 as Payton Pritchard scored 23 and Jaylen Brown added 20.
- Early in the game, the Celtics opened with a 32-11 first quarter, building a 23-point first-half lead through balanced offense and smothering defense.
- Derrick White hit a 3 in the final minute and stole the ball to halt Portland's comeback despite committing a career-high eight turnovers and scoring 18 points.
- With the victory, the Boston Celtics improve their standing while the Portland Trail Blazers slip; the Celtics host Atlanta Wednesday and play six of their next eight games at home before the All-Star break.
- Jrue Holiday returned to Boston, received a tribute video and ovation, while a snowstorm that dumped up to two feet of snow did not stop near-capacity attendance and contributions from Amari Williams and Hugo Gonzalez.
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Portland Press HeraldCeltics hang on to beat Trail Blazers
Payton Pritchard scores 23 points and hits two buzzer-beaters in Boston's win over Portland.
4 takeaways as Celtics beat Blazers, ex-Boston champion returns
BOSTON — The Celtics beat the Blazers 102-94 on Monday at TD Garden, never letting Portland too close to threaten the result. The C’s improved to 29-17 on the season while the Blazers dropped to 23-24.
Celtics Spoil Jrue Holiday's Emotional Return To TD Garden With Trail Blazers
The Boston Celtics kicked off a four-game homestand against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, welcoming back two former Celtics stars to TD Garden. It was Jrue Holiday’s first game back in Boston since being traded to the Trail Blazers last summer. The Celtics honored him with a tribute video prior to the game. While he only spent two seasons in Boston, Holiday left quite a mark, playing a key role in the team’s 2024 NBA championship w…
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