The Portland Trail Blazers stun the Boston Celtics, ending their winning streak in a high-scoring showdown! On December 28, 2025, the Blazers triumphed with a score of 114-108, breaking the Celtics' impressive run. This game was packed with standout performances and dramatic shifts in momentum.
Shaedon Sharpe was on fire, leading the Blazers with 26 points, including a remarkable 5 out of 8 from beyond the arc. Deni Avdija contributed significantly with 24 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills. Toumani Camara added 20 points, while Donovan Clingan dominated the boards with 18 points and an impressive 18 rebounds. Caleb Love also provided a scoring boost off the bench, adding 18 points.
But here's where it gets controversial... The Celtics, despite their loss, had a star in Jaylen Brown, who scored a phenomenal 37 points on 14 of 23 shooting. This performance marked Brown's ninth consecutive game with 30 or more points, tying Larry Bird for the Celtics' franchise record. Paul Pierce holds the third spot with seven such games.
Anfernee Simons, playing against his former team, scored 13 points off the bench for the Celtics. However, Boston struggled with their shooting, managing only 43% overall and a disappointing 29% ( 13 of 45) from three-point range. Rookie Hugo Gonzalez also contributed 13 points for the Celtics.
The Celtics initially led 63-55 at halftime, but the Blazers mounted a comeback, outscoring Boston 31-22 in the third quarter. The game remained tight, with Derrick White tying the score at 100 with just under 5 minutes left. But Caleb Love's clutch 3-pointer with 4:30 remaining put Portland in the lead for good.
What do you think? Did the Blazers' victory highlight a weakness in the Celtics' strategy, or was it simply an off night for Boston? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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The Trail Blazers will face the Dallas Mavericks at home on Monday night.
The Celtics will visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
