Boston Celtics @ Portland Trail Blazers: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers
3-0 · Home

Celtics vs Trail Blazers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Moda Center, Portland. Watch it on NBA TV.

How to Watch Celtics vs Trail Blazers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBA TVLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network
Stream
NBA appCeltics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Trail Blazers: BlazerVision
Also on NBA League Pass outside both markets
Arena
Moda CenterPortland

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Branden CarlsonTrail BlazersCDay-To-DayConcussion ProtocolOct 20, 2026
Scoot HendersonTrail BlazersGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 26, 2026
Shaedon SharpeTrail BlazersGOutMeniscusAug 24, 2026
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Trail Blazers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Trail Blazers Preview

The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Trail Blazers are 3-0 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Celtics rank 15th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Deni Avdija (22.3 points per game).

Celtics vs Trail Blazers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Trail Blazers Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 4 GPTrail Blazers 3 GP
119.8#8
Points per game
129.3#1
111.8#13
Opponent points
110.7#10
46.5%#11
Field goal %
51.1%#2
38.6%#5
Three-point %
38.6%#5
76.0%#15
Free throw %
70.8%#27
44.3#16
Rebounds
46.3#9
27.5#8
Assists
30.0#2
9.0#15
Steals
8.3#18
3.8#26
Blocks
2.3#30
15.5#14
Turnovers
13.3#3

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0

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This Celtics vs Trail Blazers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Celtics visit the Suns Jan 4; Trail Blazers host the Knicks Jan 4.

Celtics vs Trail Blazers FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Trail Blazers start?

The Boston Celtics play the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Moda Center in Portland. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Trail Blazers on?

Celtics vs Trail Blazers airs nationally on NBA TV. Local TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Rip City TV Network (Trail Blazers). Stream it on NBA app. Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Celtics and Trail Blazers records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Trail Blazers were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Trail Blazers?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Branden Carlson (Trail Blazers, day-to-day, concussion protocol); Scoot Henderson (Trail Blazers, day-to-day, ankle); Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers, out, meniscus); Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness).

How did Celtics vs Trail Blazers go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Trail Blazers game?

The Celtics beat the Trail Blazers 102-94 on Jan 26, 2026 at home.

Where is Celtics vs Trail Blazers being played?

At Moda Center in Portland, the home arena of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Is Celtics vs Trail Blazers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Celtics and Trail Blazers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (BlazerVision for Trail Blazers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.