But with starters Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sitting out Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the duo raised their games to a level never before seen in NBA history.

Plus, another wholesome Jaylen Brown off-court endeavor, and what Chauncy Billups had to say about Robert Williams.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP AP

With Kristaps Porzingis listed as doubtful, the Celtics could use another big performance from Al Horford against Portland.

The Boston Celtics are looking to make it back-to-back wins on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Celtics are coming off an important victory against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, 110-103, and they will want to keep their foot on the gas come Wednesday night.

The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis. In their absence, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White exploded for a combined 84 points and 19 three-pointers.

Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and knocked down a career-best 10 3-pointers to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 128-118 on Wednesday night. Derrick White added career highs with 41 points and nine 3s to lead Boston to its eighth victory in 10 games,