- WGN Radio
Celtics seeking consistency against Trail Blazers
The Boston Celtics’ lack of consistency remains a concern as the team concludes a four-game homestand Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Boston has won five of its last seven games to even its record at 23-23, but the team again struggled for extended periods in Wednesday’s 111-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. We’ve got to find some consistency from night to night,” guard Jaylen Brown said.
- Blazer's Edge
Former Blazers Assistant David Vanterpool Fined For Interfering In Game
The NBA has fined Brooklyn Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool after he interfered in game play during the team’s win against the Washington Wizards on January 19. The former long-term Portland Trail Blazers assistant was slugged $10,000 and the Nets $25,000 after Vanterpool reached across the sideline, deflecting an opponent’s attempted pass. The incident took place with five minutes and 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter in the Nets’ 119-118 win at Capital One Arena in Washington DC.
- New England Sports Network
Celtics Injury Report: Things Look Promising For Clash With Trail Blazers
The Boston Celtics’ injury report continues to get smaller and smaller. Boston has been on a roll lately — although it fell to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night — as it’s gotten healthier, and the C’s could have even more good news on the horizon. The Celtics released their injury report for their Friday night showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden, and only two players remained on the list — Marcus Smart and Aaron Nesmith — and both are listed as questionable.
All Players
| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | PG | |
| 4 | PF | |
| 33 | FC | |
| 16 | SF | |
| 0 | PG | |
| 9 | SF | |
| 3 | G | |
| 23 | GF | |
| 6 | SF | |
| 11 | FC | |
| 27 | C | |
| 24 | GF | |
| 1 | G | |
| 10 | PG | |
| 17 | GF | |
| 2 | SF | |
| 40 | C |