Sun Dec 28 22:10:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Boston Celtics will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday without Jrue Holiday (calf injury) and Robert Williams III (knee issues). Williams, traded to Portland for Holiday in 2023, is yet to play against his former team. The Celtics enter the game on a four-game winning streak, with Jaylen Brown scoring at least 30 points in all eight December games. The Trail Blazers have lost their last three games.

News Article:

Celtics Face Trail Blazers Without Holiday, Williams

Portland, OR – The Boston Celtics will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday evening at the Moda Center, but both teams will be missing key players. Jrue Holiday, who was acquired by the Celtics in a trade that sent Robert Williams III to Portland, remains sidelined with a calf injury, marking his 20th consecutive game missed.

Williams, on the Trail Blazers roster, will also be unavailable due to ongoing knee issues. This marks the two and-a-half season and 3rd attempt that Williams will not play against his former team.

The Celtics come into the game riding a four-game winning streak and are currently 19-11 on the season. Jaylen Brown has been on a tear in December, scoring at least 30 points in all eight games this month. In their most recent game against the Indiana Pacers, Sam Hauser had a season-high 23 points with 7 made 3-pointers.

The Trail Blazers, led by interim coach Tiago Splitter due to Chauncey Billups’ absence, are struggling, having lost their last three games and allowing at least 110 points in each of those contests. Jerami Grant will be out with an Achilles injury. The Blazers season record is currently 12-19.

Boston is favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 229.0.

Game Details:

  • When: Sunday, 6 p.m.
  • Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Ore.
  • TV, radio: NBCSB, WBZ-FM 98.5

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