The Boston Celtics visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Moda Center, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET. Boston enters the game on a four-game winning streak and holds a 19-11 record, placing them third in the Eastern Conference.Portland comes in heading the opposite direction. The Trail Blazers are 12–19, tenth in the West, and have dropped three straight games. Injuries have taken a heavy toll on their rotation, forcing the team to rely on younger players and expanded roles against one of the league’s strongest defensive units.
Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury situation and expected lineups (December 28, 2025)
Boston Celtics have a relatively clean report, with Chris Boucher ruled out due to illness. Portland Trail Blazers’ list is far longer. Jrue Holiday remains out with a calf injury and has no return date. Matisse Thybulle is sidelined after thumb surgery. Scoot Henderson is dealing with a hamstring issue, Blake Wesley is out with a foot injury, Jerami Grant is unavailable due to an Achilles problem, and Robert Williams III remains out with a knee injury.The Celtics are expected to start Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, and Luka Garza. Portland will lean heavily on Deni Avdija for scoring and playmaking, alongside Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and Toumani Camara. With Henderson, Holiday, and Wesley unavailable, ball-handling duties fall almost entirely on Avdija.
Where to watch the Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers game (December 28, 2025)
Boston viewers can watch on NBC Sports Boston. In the Portland area, the game will air on KUNP or KATU. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial, and NBA League Pass. Radio broadcasts are available locally, and live box scores can be followed through FOX Sports.
Player production and team trends
Jaylen Brown continues to carry Boston’s offense, averaging between 29.4 and 30.5 points per game and scoring at least 30 points in every December appearance. Derrick White remains a steady second option, contributing scoring and playmaking, while Payton Pritchard has provided timely perimeter shooting.Portland’s offense runs through Avdija, who has posted between 25.6 and 27.0 points per game while also contributing on the glass and as a passer. Sharpe supplies additional scoring, and Clingan anchors the rebounding. Portland’s offense ranks 25th, while Boston owns the league’s second-ranked defense, allowing 110.4 points per game.
| Player | Team | PPG | RPG | APG | Recent Note |
| Jaylen Brown | BOS | 29.4–30.5 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 30+ points in every December game |
| Deni Avdija | POR | 25.6–27.0 | 7.5 | 6.6–8.5 | Popular over 25.5-point prop |
| Derrick White | BOS | 18.3–20.0 | 5.0 | 5.0–5.1 | Reliable secondary scorer |
| Shaedon Sharpe | POR | 19.0–21.9 | 3.5 | 2.0 | Key scoring option |
Boston shoots 36.7 percent from three-point range compared to Portland’s 33.3 percent and has won the last six meetings between the teams.
Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds and expected outcome (December 28, 2025)
Boston Celtics opens as a 6.5-point road favorite, with the total set between 229 and 229.5. The Celtics are 8–2 in their last 10 games, while Portland’s defense ranks 22nd in efficiency. Avdija’s scoring prop over 25.5 points draws attention, but Boston’s depth and defensive consistency point toward a 118-110 Celtics win.