After three consecutive defeats, the Boston Celtics (46-21) win again and do it at home, at the TD Garden, against Damian Lillard’s Trail Blazers (31-35). Joe Mazzulla’s team immediately took control of the game, accelerating the pace in the 2nd quarter with an 18-7 run that allowed them to build a solid double-digit lead, then maintained easily until the final siren. Important are the returns of Jayson Tatum and Al Horford (17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists), both out in the last loss against Cleveland. Tatum, in particular, trailed his way with 30 points (6/10 from three) and 7 rebounds in 31 minutes. Derrick White is also very valuable with 21 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds. For Portland, however, 27 points and 8 assists signed by Damian Lillard.
Boston: Tatum 30 (11/17, 6/10 from three, 2/4 lugs), White 21, Horford 17. Rebounds: Brogdon 9. Assists: White 7.
Portland: Lillard 27 (7/16, 2/8 from three, 11/11), Grant 13, Sharpe/Watford 12. Rebounds: Watford 10. Assists: Lillard 8.
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