Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers: The Boston Celtics secured a dominant home win against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 12, 2024. This match-up not only brings together two historic franchises but also showcases some of the league’s top talents. Let’s take a closer look at some key player stats from the game:
Date: March 12, 2024 Location: Moda Center Portland Officials: Mark Lindsay, Justin Van Duyne, Mousa Dagher Attendance: 18,480
Head to Head Overall
Total
Boston Celtics (W)
Portland Trail Blazers (W)
Total Matches
40
27
13
NBA Regular season
38
26
12
NBA Summer League
2
1
1
H2H Stats
Boston Celtics
Portland Trail Blazers
WIN%
68.4%
31.6%
Home WIN%
68.4%
31.6%
Away WIN%
68.4%
31.6%
Points Per Game
104.9
98.3
Home Points Per Game
104.8
99.1
Away Points Per Game
104.9
97.6
Trail Blazers
STARTERS
PTS
REB
AST
PF
D. Ayton
22
14
2
1
S. Henderson
15
1
8
2
J. Walker
14
18
0
3
K. Murray
10
7
2
1
R. Rupert
9
3
2
3
Celtics
STARTERS
PTS
REB
AST
PF
J. Brown
26
4
2
2
D. White
15
1
9
1
J. Holiday
12
1
2
1
K. Porzingis
12
10
2
1
A. Horford
7
6
3
0
Key Takeaways
The Celtics’ offensive firepower was simply too much for the Blazers to handle.
The Celtics’ defense, especially Marcus Smart’s impact, effectively shut down the Blazers’ scoring opportunities.
Despite the loss, the Blazers showed glimpses of their potential, particularly with Simons’ performance.
Looking ahead
This matchup displayed the Celtics’ depth even without Tatum. With the playoffs approaching, it will be interesting to see how both teams continue to perform.
