Celtics-Blazers: Boston bounces back with 102-94 home victory
Jan 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball while Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Boston Celtics found their winning ways Monday night with a 102-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden. A collective performance that allows the former champions to bounce back after their Saturday defeat.
Pritchard and Brown carry Celtics offense
Payton Pritchard proved decisive for the Celtics with 23 points, taking command of the offense. Jaylen Brown complemented him well with 20 points, despite a generally difficult shooting night for the Boston team, which converted only 43% of their attempts.
The game was decided in the first quarter, where the Celtics took control spectacularly with a dominant 32-11 run. This considerable gap proved decisive, as Portland won the following three quarters without managing to completely erase their initial deficit.
Emotional tributes for Holiday and Williams
The evening was also marked by the TD Garden return of two former fan favorites. Jrue Holiday, 2024 NBA champion, received a video tribute after the first quarter, recognizing his contribution to the Celtics title last season.
A look at Jrue Holiday’s tribute video:
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Robert Williams, also returning for the first time since his departure, received a warm ovation from the fans. These emotional moments reminded everyone of Boston’s attachment to its former players.
This victory allows the Celtics to move forward after a recent stumble, demonstrating their ability to react quickly. The intensity shown from the start of the game and Pritchard’s performance are encouraging signs for the rest of the season.
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