The Portland Trail Blazers have shown inconsistent performance on both offence and defence, with their overall statistics trending downwards. In their last 10 games, the Trail Blazers have a field goal percentage of 44.8% and a three-point percentage of 34.9%, showing a slight improvement from the regular season but still not reaching ideal levels. They average 44.2 rebounds per game in the last 10 games, with assists holding steady at 24.2. Steals and turnovers are at a moderate level, around 7.3 and 17.3, respectively. Their overall pace has become more stable, but they still struggle with key plays. In contrast, the Boston Celtics have demonstrated a strong defensive performance this season, especially from the beginning of the season. The Celtics' recent field goal percentage reaches 49.7%, and their three-point percentage has climbed to 38.8%, indicating more efficient offensive organisation. They average 43.2 rebounds, coupled with excellent passing and fewer turnovers (11.7 per game), showing team cohesion and technical stability. The Celtics have only 8 steals in their last 10 games, but this data often reflects a more cautious defensive strategy. The two teams show differences in technical statistics, particularly in defence and space conversion. The Celtics are more consistent in key statistics, such as field goal percentage, giving them more control in the game. The Trail Blazers will need to rely on outside shooting efficiency and rebounding to compensate for their weaknesses. Team style and tactical execution are likely to directly affect the game's outcome. NBA 12-29 07:00 Portland Trail Blazers -- Boston Celtics Match direction: -6.5, Boston Celtics Win, Away