Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Portland Trail Blazers

With a 32-39 record, the Portland Trail Blazers are currently 4th in the Northwest division and 12th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 128-109 win over the Denver Nuggets in their latest outing despite their leading scorer Anfernee Simons. Portland remains two games behind Dallas and Phoenix for 10th place in the Western Conference and the final spot in the play-in tournament.

Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points as the Trail Blazers dominated the second half to cruise to their fourth straight victory. Deni Avdija who has scored 31 or more in each of the last two games is expected to lead the team on offense.

Offensively, The Portland Trail Blazers have been averaging 110.6 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 45.1% and a three-point efficiency of 34.7%, highlighting their inefficiencies in scoring. They average 23.6 assists per game, showcasing their limited playmaking capabilities. On average they shoot 76.8% from the free throw line.

Defensively, they average 5.4 blocks and 8.0 steals per game, while forcing 15.3 turnover per game. These stats show their ability to disrupt opponent plays. However, their rebounding at 44.6 remains a weak spot, while committing 19.3 fouls per game and allowing opponents 113.9 points per game. Injury- Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams III, Jerami Grant. Sidy Cissoko, Jabari Walker, Donovan Clingan, Anfernee Simons.

Boston Celtics

With a 51-19 record, the Boston Celtics are 1st in the Atlantic division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 121-99 win over the Utah Jazz in their last outing. The Celtics have been excelling on both ends of the court, thanks to a well-rounded roster. Boston made 17 3-pointers and four players chipped in three or more outside baskets for the Celtics, led by Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser with four apiece.

Kristaps Porzingis scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 26 points as Boston won its fourth straight and ninth in its last 10 games. Kristaps Porzingis has been the Celtics main scorer in the last three games, scoring 24 or more in each and will be expected to lead the offense for their upcoming game.

Offensively, the Celtics have been averaging 116.4 points per game and have solid efficiency from the three-point range at around 36.9%. Their emphasis on ball movement is evident in their 25.7 assists per game. Their two-point field goal percentage is strong as well, showing their ability to score inside effectively, averaging 46.1% field goals. They have been shooting 79.9% from the free throw line.

Defensively, the Celtics excel in versatility, allowing them to switch across multiple positions and disrupt offensive plays. Their rebounding average of 44.8 per game demonstrates control over the boards, and they force 11.4 turnovers while allowing 107.9 points on average. They also average 5.6 blocks and 7.3 steals per game, showcasing their ability to create extra possessions through defensive stops. Injury- Jaylen Brown, Xavier Tillman.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Match Prediction & Analysis

So far, the two teams have met once this season in which the Celtics secured a 128-118 win over the Trail Blazers. The single head-to-head meeting so far suggests that while the Celtics have shown a slight edge with their balanced attack and defensive cohesion, the upcoming game presents an opportunity for Portland to level the series and climb the standings for the final play-in position.

Expect Boston to focus on pressure defense, attempting to disrupt Portland’s rhythm early. The Blazers, however, will counter with off-ball movement and timely help defense, aiming to limit second-chance points. This game could be well decided by which team can better control the pace. While the Blazers may push the tempo, Boston’s disciplined structure could force turnovers and transition opportunities.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics Player Stats

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs BOSTON CELTICS
Winning Prediction

While the Trail Blazers have been riding a wave of momentum and hold the home-court advantage, the Celtics consistency and defensive prowess give them a slight edge.

Boston Celtics to Win!

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