Celtics Lose Again, Trail Blazers Hold on for 100-94 Win
The Celtics finished up a poor road trip with a loss in Portland.
Nov 11, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) tries to grab the ball from Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) as Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) and forward Jake Layman (10) react during the first half of the game at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Dykes-USA TODAY SportsPORTLAND - The Celtics wrapped up an ugly road trip with 100-94 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night.
The Celtics saw another comeback attempt fall short. They never led and tied the game only once, when Marcus Morris hit a 3 pointer midway through the fourth quarter.
Jayson Tatum had a game-high 27 points. Kyrie Irving added 21.
Jusef Nurkic was a force down low, putting up 18 points while hauling in 17 rebounds.
Damian Lillard scored 18 points and added 12 assists.
The Celtics are now 7-6 on the year and return to Boston on Wednesday night to play the Chicago Bulls.
