The Celtics play the second night of a back-to-back after Friday's game in Salt Lake City, their third game in four nights, game 3 of a 6-game road trip, with 1,020 km (634 miles) of travel, playing 3 hours behind their home clock.
The Trail Blazers have had 3 days off since Tuesday's game against the Nets, game 2 of a 3-game home stand.
Game indoors; broadcast on NBA TV.
NBA teams on the second night of a back-to-back have won 44% of regular-season games since 2015 (4,450 team-games).
From the published schedule, computed 6 Sep 2026. No odds or predictions. All NBA games this week
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Boston Celtics face Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA on Sunday 3 January 2027 at Moda Center, Portland. Start time is 10pm EST / 3am GMT.
Broadcast: NBA TV. Confirmed broadcast details and any schedule changes are updated here as they are announced.