PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, January 26, 2026 at TD Garden, with Jaylen Brown leading the home team's scoring efforts at 29.8 points per game against Deni Avdija's 26.0 for the visitors. The Celtics enter as 8.5-point home favorites , a line that reflects Boston's defensive prowess—particularly their ability to limit three-point quality, as they rank second in allowing low-quality perimeter shots. The Celtics have won four of their last six games overall, though they arrive fresh off a 114-111 loss to the Bulls. Jayson Tatum remains sidelined with an Achilles injury, forcing Boston to lean heavily on their supporting cast and depth. Portland has emerged as one of the league's hottest teams with 11 wins in their last 15 games, though they're looking to bounce back after their four-game winning streak was snapped by Toronto in a 110-98 defeat. The Trail Blazers' offensive approach centers on aggressive perimeter shooting and strong offensive rebounding, ranking fourth in three-point attempt frequency and second in offensive rebounding percentage—a dangerous combination for any opponent. Multiple Trail Blazers remain unavailable, including Damian Lillard (out for season), Scoot Henderson, and Matisse Thybulle, though Deni Avdija is listed as day-to-day. These teams have already met once this season, with Portland securing a 114-108 victory at home that snapped a six-game losing streak in the matchup.