Key Takeaways:
- Shaedon Sharpe netted 26 points, converting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc as Portland toppled Boston 114-108
- Jaylen Brown recorded 37 points, marking his ninth consecutive 30-plus point game and matching Larry Bird’s franchise record
- The defeat ended Boston’s four-game winning run and snapped Portland’s own three-game losing streak
Match Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers brought an end to their recent three-game skid with a 114-108 triumph over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night in Portland, Oregon. Powered by Shaedon Sharpe’s 26-point display that included 5-for-8 shooting from distance, the Blazers overcame an eight-point half-time deficit to secure the win.
Portland received further contributions from Deni Avdija, who tallied 24 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, and Toumani Camara, who added 20 points. Donovan Clingan put in a double-double performance with 18 points and a commanding 18 rebounds, while Caleb Love was influential off the bench with 18 points.
BLAZERS WIN!!
BLAZERS WIN!! pic.twitter.com/k5uAUKiOgQ— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 29, 2025
Standout Performances and Key Moments
For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown poured in 37 points on 14 of 23 shooting, extending his streak to nine successive games with at least 30 points, a feat that equals Larry Bird’s franchise benchmark. Paul Pierce is third in franchise history with seven such games in a row. Boston’s shooting, however, faltered on the night as they managed just 43 percent overall and 13 of 45 from three-point territory, equating to 29 percent.
Anfernee Simons had 13 points coming off the bench in his first appearance against his former team. Rookie Hugo Gonzalez also chipped in with 13 points for the Celtics.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | Portland | 26 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Deni Avdija | Portland | 24 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
| Donovan Clingan | Portland | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Caleb Love | Portland | 18 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston | 37 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Anfernee Simons | Boston | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Hugo Gonzalez | Boston | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Turning Points
Boston held a 63-55 lead at the interval, but the momentum shifted after the break as Portland surged with a 31-22 advantage in the third quarter. Derrick White’s lay-up with 4:47 remaining in regulation brought the scores level at 100, but Portland responded immediately – Caleb Love’s three-pointer with 4:30 to go pushed the Blazers ahead for good as they closed out the contest.
What’s Next
The Trail Blazers will host the Dallas Mavericks at home on Monday night. The Celtics are set to visit the Utah Jazz for their next fixture on Tuesday night.
