Boston Celtics 121-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

Boston Celtics secured a convincing 121-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, reaching their 50th win of the season for the third consecutive year. Despite missing key starters Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis due to injuries, the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics showcased their strength. Jaylen Brown led the scoring with 27 points, closely followed by Jayson Tatum's 26 points. Deandre Ayton's 22 points and 15 rebounds weren't enough to lift the struggling Blazers, who currently rank second-to-last in the Western Conference. 

Boston, with an NBA-best 21 road wins this season, expanded their lead to 20 points in the fourth quarter and committed just three turnovers in the game. Sam Hauser contributed significantly with six 3-pointers and a season-high 22 points. Despite clinching a playoff spot, the Celtics believe there's room for improvement as they look to build on their success with 18 games remaining in the regular season.