Celtics extend winning streak to 5 games, trounce Trail Blazers
Source: news.source.mb
Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a 129-116 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, extending their winning streak to five games. Tatum contributed 30 points, nine assists, and nine rebounds. The Celtics, missing key players, are now five games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Shaedon Sharpe scored 23 points for the Trail Blazers, who are vying for the 10th spot in the Western Conference.
Key Points
Jayson Tatum's performance: 30 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds
Boston Celtics' winning streak extended to 5 games
Celtics' final score: 129, Trail Blazers' final score: 116
Celtics missing key players: Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis
Celtics' record: 52-19, 5 games behind Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference
Trail Blazers' record: 32-40, 2.5 games behind Phoenix and Dallas for 10th in the Western Conference
Shaedon Sharpe's performance for Trail Blazers: 23 points
