- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Rip City Television Network
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This Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers (12-18) are set to challenge the Boston Celtics (18-11) at the Moda Center.
In their most recent matchup, the Celtics secured a win against the Pacers with a score of 103-95. The Celtics recorded 19 fouls while the Pacers had 17. Boston made 13 shots from 3-point range out of 40 attempts. The Pacers excelled at the free-throw line, achieving 88.9% accuracy with 16 successful attempts out of 18. Indiana collected a total of 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and registered 1 block. They also managed to dish out 37 assists, along with 8 steals. Defensively, the Celtics limited their opponents to 38.8% shooting, allowing 33 made baskets on 85 tries. Boston distributed 30 assists, forced the Pacers into 11 turnovers, and recorded 5 steals. On the boards, the Celtics grabbed 49 rebounds, with 11 being offensive. At the charity stripe, Boston converted 16 of their 19 free throws for an 84.2% success rate. The Celtics’ field goal percentage for the game was 42.7%, making 38 of 89 attempts, with 11 successful 3-pointers out of 37 attempts.
Jaylen Brown played a crucial role in this game, shooting 44.0% from the field and contributing 2 assists. He spent 33 minutes on the court, collected 9 rebounds, and scored 31 points on 11 of 25 shooting.
Boston enters this match with a record of 18-11 for the season. They average 116.0 points per game (17th in the league) while shooting at 47.0% from the field. The Celtics are also connecting on 36.2% of their three-point attempts (451 out of 1,245) and 78.6% from the free-throw line. As a team, Boston grabs 44.1 rebounds per game and has accumulated a total of 692 assists this season, ranking 29th in the NBA for passing efficiency. They average 12.0 turnovers and accumulate 22.0 fouls each game.
Defensively, the Celtics force an average of 14.4 turnovers per game while committing 19.2 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 36.9% shooting from long range and rank 2nd in the NBA for points allowed per game (110.0). Boston’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 44.5% (1,106 of 2,484) and they average 42.6 rebounds per game. The Celtics rank 3rd in the league for opponent assists allowed, with a total of 716 so far this season.
In their last game, the Trail Blazers fell short against the Magic, losing 110-106. Portland recorded 34 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 45. They committed 15 turnovers but managed to secure 8 steals. The Magic committed 12 fouls, giving the Trail Blazers 19 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 15 for a rate of 78.9%. From beyond the arc, Portland made 9 of 32 attempts (28.1%). At the end of the game, the Trail Blazers shot 41 out of 87 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.1%. Defense-wise, they allowed the Magic to make 37 of their 85 shots, giving Orlando a shooting percentage of 43.5%. Portland’s perimeter defense was solid, allowing the Magic to shoot 45.5% (15 of 33) and they hit 21 of 23 free-throw attempts at a rate of 91.3%. On the rebounding front, Portland permitted Orlando to grab 38 rebounds in total (10 offensive).
Deni Avdija stood out for the Trail Blazers, scoring 25 points over 37 minutes of play, while also providing 8 assists. He finished with a field goal percentage of 40.0%, making 10 out of 25 attempts, and amassed 6 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers hold a record of 12-18 this season. Offensively, they shoot 44.6% from the field, ranking them 29th overall. Portland has accumulated 3,513 points this season, averaging 117.1 points per game, and they secure 45.2 rebounds per game. They record 24.7 assists on average (26th in the league) and commit 17.3 turnovers per game. Portland averages 22.6 fouls per contest and has a free throw percentage of 78.3%.
Defensively, the Trail Blazers rank 25th in the league for points allowed, giving up an average of 120.5 points per game. They force opponents into 15.7 turnovers and allow a field goal percentage of 47.6% (19th in the NBA). Their defensive unit allows 35.8% shooting from beyond the arc (369 of 1,030) and their opponents convert 80.5% of their free throws. Portland’s defense yields 27.1 assists and 44.5 rebounds per game, placing them 18th and 17th respectively in the league.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Recommendation: Choose Portland and the Under for total points
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