The Boston Celtics took down the Portland Trail Blazers in a thriller on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum took the lead with 32 points for Boston, including a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the fourth quarter. The rest of the C’s starting lineup scored in double figures when Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Kemba Walker 21, Robert Williams 16 and Marcus Smart 13.
For the Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony was a thorn in the Celtics all night. The 36-year-old veteran walked through with 25 points off the bench. Blazers star Damian Lillard added 28 points and 10 assists.
Here is a complete overview of the Celtics’ fourth consecutive victory.
FINAL COUNT: Celtics 116, Trail Blazers 115
BOX CARD
CELTICS ‘RECORD: 29-26
The highlights of Celtics vs. Trail Blazers
Time Lord does what Time Lord does best:
Tristan Thompson swings one way:
Payton Pritchard loves Time Lord:
Marcus Smart gets the handle on an incredible crowd:
Jayson Tatum does it himself:
Tatum heated:
Nice bustle by Kemba Walker:
Kemba for 3:
Tatum in the clutch:
FOLLOWING:
Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 PM ET in Los Angeles Lakers