The Boston Celtics will be looking to get back in the win column after a road loss to an Eastern Conference foe this weekend as they head back to their home arena of TD Garden to cap off a long road trip. The Celtics will play host to the Portland Trail Blazers in a cross-conference tilt that will see vet guard Jrue Holiday’s first return to Boston since having been dealt to Portland in the 2025 NBA offseason.
Even with some potentially negative health news emerging, the Celtics should win this one if they respect their opponent. But Boston can’t play past this tilt as they settle in for an extended home stand if they don’t want to start the sort of streak that only aids lottery odds.
Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 28-15 record coming into the tilt. That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Blazers are the owners of a 23-23 record ahead, good enough for ninth in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Chicago Bulls 114-111 on the road.
Portland lost to the Toronto Raptors 110-98 at home.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Josh Minott (ankle), Neemias Queta (illness), and Luka Garza (illness) are questionable.
For the Blazers, Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Damian Lillard (Achilles), Kris Murray (lumbar), Duop Reath (foot), Matisse Thybulle (knee)and Blake Wesley (foot) are out, and Robert Williams III (knee) and Deni Avdija (back) are questionable.
Probable starting lineups – Celtics
- Payton Pritchard
- Derrick White
- Jaylen Brown
- Sam Hauser
- Amari Williams
Probable starting lineups – Blazers
- Toumani Camara
- Donovan Clingan
- Jrue Holiday
- Shaedon Sharpe
- Sidy Cissoko
What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 1/26
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
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