The 45-21 Boston Celtics make the trip back to TD Garden to face the 31-34 Portland Trail Blazers after a bit of a rough road trip to New York. The Celtics hope to bounce back from three straight losses and four of their last five ending in defeat, while the Blazers look to win their third game in a row.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL) and Robert Williams III (hamstring) are out, with Payton Pritchard (heel) questionable and Jaylen Brown (face) available.
For the Blazers, Justice Winslow (ankle), Anfernee Simons (ankle), Ryan Arcidiacono (back), and Ibou Badji (knee) are out, with Jusuf Nurkic (calf) questionable.
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Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Mike Muscala
- Al Horford
Portland Trail Blazers
- Damian Lillard
- Matisse Thybulle
- Cam Reddish
- Jerami Grant
- Drew Eubanks
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How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 3/9/23
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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