NBA: Celtics rain 3-pointers on Blazers, win fifth straight
Source: news.source.inquirer
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-116 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Celtics extended their winning streak to five games, despite missing key players. Boston's sharp shooting from beyond the arc, particularly from Sam Hauser, was crucial in securing the win.
Key Points
Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, nearly achieving a triple-double with 9 rebounds and 9 assists.
Sam Hauser contributed 24 points, hitting 8 of 10 from three-point range.
Derrick White added 17 points, and Payton Pritchard scored 16 in a rare start.
Boston shot 46% from three-point range, making 23 of 50 attempts.
Shaedon Sharpe led Portland with 23 points, while Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija also contributed significantly.
The Celtics were without Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown but still managed to win their fifth consecutive game.
