The Portland Trail Blazers are set to face the Boston Celtics on December 29th. The two teams' recent performances show a clear contrast, making this a match worth observing. In the 31 games played this season, the Trail Blazers have a losing record, with only 12 wins and 19 losses. Their point differential is -3.9 points (total points scored 116.6, average points allowed 120.5), placing them 10th in the Western Conference. Their home record is a 35.7% win rate (5 wins in 14 home games) and are currently on a three-game losing streak. The team's away record is slightly better, but the win rate is only slightly above forty percent, and they secured a win in their latest away game. The Celtics' performance is quite different. In 30 games, they have accumulated close to two-thirds wins (19 wins and 11 losses), with an average net win of 6.4 points per game (the team's season average is 116.8 points scored, while only allowing 110.4). This solidifies their position at the top of the Eastern Conference, where they currently rank third. They also show a good form in the last few games, winning in their last two games. Looking at recent performance, the Trail Blazers have won three out of their last six games but have also lost the same number of games. They average 113.2 points per game but still struggle with an average loss of about 11 points per 100 possessions. The Celtics have shown a stronger offensive performance in the last six games, averaging around 115 points per game, while also maintaining a good defensive quality, allowing opponents only around 109 points per game. Considering the midfield battle, the Trail Blazers have a relatively stable offensive setup, but their defense has obvious weaknesses, especially in the first half, often being caught off guard by counterattacks. 12-29 07:00 Portland Trail Blazers Boston Celtics Match direction: 6.5, Portland Trail Blazers win, home