Blazers stop Celtics streak

While playing for one franchise record, Jaylen Brown came in like a coward and did everything on defense Blazers in the first half: 27 points! On his trail and with the help of a good second quarter, c Celtics took the lead (63-55), took advantage of all the loose balls of their hosts (and Danny Avdi), certainly controlled from the inside with Donovan Klingan, but too little concentration to hope for better.

At best, they just exist Portland after the break. Especially on 3 points, because the trio Sheddon Sharp – Tumani Kamara – Danny Avdia hurts Boston with a few successes from long range erasing the stalemate completely. With the turnovers finally limited and the C’s offense struggling except for Jaylen Brown, with only free throws saving the day, a new game begins (86-85).

Better defended, because he is regularly double-doubled, Jaylen Brown is still the man through whom everything passes on the Celtics side. The Blazers are relying on Caleb Love, Toumani Kamara, Sheddon Sharp and Danny Avdia to respond in a tense and physical “money time.” But, as at the start of the match, Donovan Klingan’s shot from under the circle was too strong and his “and-one” after an offensive rebound finally put his team away with 22 seconds from the end (114-108).

Despite a Jailen Brown record (37 points), but lonely, Boston lost in Oregon, in front of the collective strike force of Tiago Splitter’s gang: Shaedon Sharpe (26 points), Danny Avdia (24 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds), Toumani Camara (20 points), Donovan Clingan (18 points, 18 rebounds) and even Caleb Love (18 points), all took turns in getting Portland going in the second half.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Jaylen Brown equals Larry Bird. On his way to being named Eastern Conference Player of the Month, Jaylen Brown had his 9th straight game with at least 30 points, the 40th year since a Celtics player had such a streak. During that time, between February and March 1985, Larry Bird also had 9 consecutive outings of at least 30 points, but stopped there. “JB” will therefore have the opportunity to go one better than “Larry Legend” on Tuesday night in Utah at the final meeting in Boston 2025. Hoping, this time, for a happy outcome for C.

Portland better armed collectively. If Jaylen Brown signed a new card, he sometimes lacked support in the attack and, unlike these Celtics who still remained in good dynamics, the Blazers could turn to different profiles to achieve this success that was beneficial for their morale. With five players scoring 18 or more points, each helping to make the difference on 3-pointers or under the board, the Oregon franchise was able to atone for its lackluster first half by delivering a much more serious second act, both defensively on Brown and offensively taking care of the ball.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.