Portland Trail Blazers @ Boston Celtics: Dec 23, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers
2-0 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Boston CelticsCeltics
1-1 · Home

Trail Blazers vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: Rip City TV Network (Trail Blazers), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 23, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Trail Blazers Rip City TV Network · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassTrail Blazers: BlazerVision · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Branden CarlsonTrail BlazersCOutConcussion ProtocolOct 20, 2026
Chris YoungbloodTrail BlazersGOutAnkleOct 20, 2026
Shaedon SharpeTrail BlazersGOutMeniscusAug 24, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 19, 2026

Status as of 9:00 PM ET, Oct 23. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Trail Blazers

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Trail Blazers vs Celtics Preview

The Trail Blazers are 2-0 this season, while the Celtics are 1-1 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Trail Blazers rank 6th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Damian Lillard (22.0 points per game) and Paul George (26.5 points per game).

Trail Blazers vs Celtics Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Trail Blazers vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Trail Blazers 2 GPCeltics 2 GP
126.0#2
Points per game
110.0#22
101.5#4
Opponent points
112.0#12
47.9%#7
Field goal %
45.7%#16
34.4%#13
Three-point %
39.5%#6
77.1%#13
Free throw %
75.7%#18
50.5#6
Rebounds
38.0#29
30.0#2
Assists
26.5#10
10.0#10
Steals
8.5#19
2.5#29
Blocks
4.5#18
13.0#3
Turnovers
12.0#2

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Thunder3-0–
4Rockets3-0–
5Trail Blazers2-00.5
6Grizzlies2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0

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This Trail Blazers vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Trail Blazers visit the Wizards Dec 26; Celtics host the Heat Dec 25.

Trail Blazers vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Trail Blazers vs Celtics start?

The Portland Trail Blazers play the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Trail Blazers vs Celtics on?

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

What are the Trail Blazers and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Trail Blazers were 2-0 and the Celtics were 1-1 this season.

Who is injured for Trail Blazers vs Celtics?

As of 9:00 PM ET, Oct 23: Branden Carlson (Trail Blazers, out, concussion protocol); Chris Youngblood (Trail Blazers, out, ankle); Shaedon Sharpe (Trail Blazers, out, meniscus); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness).

How did Trail Blazers vs Celtics go last season?

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

Who won the last Trail Blazers vs Celtics game?

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

Where is Trail Blazers vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Trail Blazers vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

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