In a thrilling matchup on December 29, 2025, the Portland Trail Blazers ended their losing streak by defeating the Boston Celtics 114-108. This win was propelled by a standout performance from Shaedon Sharpe, who impressively scored 26 points and showcased his shooting skills by hitting 5 out of 8 attempts from beyond the arc.
Deni Avdija also contributed significantly to the Blazers' victory, finishing the game with 24 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Toumani Camara added another 20 points, while Donovan Clingan not only scored 18 points but also dominated the boards with 18 rebounds. Coming off the bench, Caleb Love made a notable impact by scoring 18 points, further solidifying the team's offensive efforts.
On the other side, the Celtics saw their four-game winning streak come to an end despite a phenomenal performance from Jaylen Brown, who led all scorers with 37 points on an efficient 14 of 23 shooting. This marks Brown's ninth consecutive game scoring 30 or more points, tying him with Celtics legend Larry Bird for the franchise record of consecutive games with at least 30 points. Paul Pierce follows closely behind with a record of seven such games.
Anfernee Simons faced his former team in this game, contributing 13 points off the bench, but the Celtics struggled with their shooting overall, managing only 43% from the field and a disappointing 29% from three-point range, making just 13 of their 45 attempts. Rookie Hugo Gonzalez also chipped in for Boston, scoring 13 points in the contest.
The first half saw the Celtics holding a slight advantage, leading 63-55 at halftime. However, the Trail Blazers rallied in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents 31-22 to take the lead. With the game tied at 100-100 following a driving layup by Derrick White with just under five minutes remaining, it was Caleb Love's timely three-pointer that pushed Portland ahead for good.
Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers will be back in action as they host the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, while the Celtics prepare to visit the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
