But with starters Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sitting out Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the duo raised their games to a level never before seen in NBA history.

Update: Blazers forward Jerami Grant is out. Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are out for the Celtics. The Portland Trail Blazers assured themselves of finishing their seven-game trip above .

But with starters Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis all sitting out Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, the duo raised their games to a level never before seen in NBA history.

The Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers without Jayson Tatum. Colin Cowherd discusses the Celtics' depth and if it's the key to their success.

The Boston Celtics will have Jayson Tatum suiting up for the marquee Saturday showdown against arch-rivals LA Lakers.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP AP

Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 43 points and knocked down a career-best 10 3-pointers to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 128-118 on Wednesday night.