Two of the NBA's hottest teams met at TD Garden on Wednesday night, as the Boston Celtics (37 - 25) crushed the Portland Trail Blazers (33 - 29) 116 - 93. All-Star Isaiah Thomas took charge for Boston, leading the game with 30 points. It was an all - around effort, however, as six Boston players reached double - digit scoring on the night. The Celtics managed to hold on to the ball exceedingly well on Wednesday, turning the ball over just five times as a team. Boston also made a huge impact on the boars, pulling down 57 rebounds. Sophomore guard Marcus Smart provided a spark off the bench, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in 31 minutes. The Celtics have now won 10 of their last 13 outings, continuing the level of play that earned coach Brad Stevens Eastern Conference Coach of the Month honors for February. Portland, meanwhile, had won 9 of their last 10 coming into Wednesday's meeting. Coach Terry Stotts was named Stevens' Western Conference counterpart for February, and the Blazers have quickly shot up to sixth in the Western Conference standings. The team simply could not get it done in Boston, however, as they held sizable disadvantages in turnovers and rebounding. Only three players scored in double digits, with guards Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum predictably leading the way with 20 and 17 respectively. The Celtics will host the Knicks on Friday. Portland, meanwhile, will be visiting the equally - hot Raptors in Toronto.
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