The Boston Celtics defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 121-99, at Moda Center on Monday.

A 37-28 first quarter carried the Celtics to this easy win, maintaining the lead for the final three quarters. They got their lead up to 23 points at times, leading by at least six points for the final 40 minutes of this game. Boston out-rebounded Portland, 55-47, while out-assisting them, 34-22. The Celtics won the turnover battle, 11-3. Boston also outscored Portland in the paint, 60-44, and in fastbreak scoring, 23-6.

The Celtics (50-14) were led by Jaylen Brown, finishing with 27 points, six rebounds and five assists. Jayson Tatum tallied 26 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Al Horford had 11 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks, while Derek White amassed 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals and three blocks. Sam Hauser led the bench with 22 points, two rebounds and two steals. Payton Pritchard also provided 11 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

The Trail Blazers (18-46) were led by Deandre Ayton, accruing 22 points and 15 rebounds. Anfernee Simons accumulated 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Jerami Grant generated 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Scoot Henderson compiled 13 points, six rebounds and eight assists.

Boston has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, staying on the road to play the Utah Jazz. As for Portland, they remain home to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday for their next outing.