Boston Celtics Injury Report: With Jaylen Brown out, three Celtics starters questionable for showdown against Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers will be suiting up against the defending NBA champions, Boston Celtics in an interconference match on Sunday, March 23 at the Moda Center.

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Portland Trail Blazers will be suiting up against the defending NBA champions, Boston Celtics in an interconference match on Sunday, March 23.

Jaylen Brown is suffering from a right knee posterior impingement and is on his way to miss his third game on the trot.

Jayson Tatum (right knee tendinopathy), Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) and Kristaps Porzingis (returning from illness reconditioning) are all listed on the team's injury report as questionable.

The Portland Trail Blazers will be suiting up against the defending NBA champions, Boston Celtics in an interconference match on Sunday, March 23 at the Moda Center. Ahead of the clash against Blazers, the Celtics are uncertain about the availability of three key players as Jaylen Brown is already out of the match.

Three key players uncertain for the clash against Portland Trail Blazers

Jaylen Brown is suffering from a right knee posterior impingement and is on his way to miss his third game on the trot. He was not available for the games against Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets. He last featured on the court on March 15 against the Nets, where he recorded eight points in the 24 minutes he played. 

On the other hand, Jayson Tatum (right knee tendinopathy), Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) and Kristaps Porzingis (returning from illness reconditioning) are all listed on the team's injury report as questionable. All three of them played the last game against Jazz but their availability against the Blazers will depend on how they feel before the tip-off. 

Xavier Tillman is recovering from a left knee joint sprain and has been ruled out against the Blazers. The former Memphis Grizzlies player has missed seven games on the trot. The Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference with a record of 51-19 and are on a four-game winning streak, while Portland Trail Blazers are placed twelfth in the Western Conference with a record of 32-39. The Portland Trail Blazers are too on a four-game winning streak. 

The Celtics are tied with OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets for the best record over the last 10 games as they have won nine of their last 10 matches. 

When and where to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics clash?

The tip-off time for the Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics clash is 6:00 pm ET. The live broadcast for Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics clash will be available on KATU, KUNP and NBCS-BOS. The fans can enjoy the live streaming of Portland Trail Blazers vs Boston Celtics clash on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website. 
 

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