Published Jan 25, 5:58pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 25, 5:58pm ET
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Updated Jan 25, 5:58pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Portland Trail Blazers. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Blazers pick?
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| Boston Celtics | -285 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +245 |
Boston trailed 111-109 late in the fourth quarter before Jaylen Brown scored on a coast-to-coast layup, tying the game with 14 seconds left to play.
On the ensuing possession, an open Kevin Huerter knocked down the game-winning 3-point basket with 0.2 seconds left to play. The Celtics failed to get off a shot on the next sequence, which secured the win for Chicago.
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Brown did most of the heavy lifting for the road team. He paced the offense with 33 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Anfernee Simons contributed 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds on a 5-for-11 effort from long range.
The suddenly surging Blazers' four-game win streak was halted by a 110-98 setback against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Portland kept the game competitive early and trailed by just two points (76-74) entering the final frame. But a 34-24 burst by the Raptors enabled the road team to cruise to a 12-point victory.
Four of the five starters finished in double figures for the Blazers. Shaedon Sharpe tied for team-high scoring honors with 21 points, along with seven rebounds and four assists. Jrue Holiday also registered 21 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field and handed out seven assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have won six of the previous seven head-to-head meetings in this series, and Portland is 2-5 in its last seven outings against Atlantic Division opponents. Based on the trends, look for Boston to come away with the win.
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Boston Celtics
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