The Portland Trail Blazers play host to the Boston Celtics at Moda Center on Tuesday evening.

The Trail Blazers (26-32) are 5-5 in their last 10 games and are coming off a hard-fought win in their most recent contest, where they came out on top, despite missing Damian Lillard. C.J. McCollum came up huge with 41 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, while Carmelo Anthony added 32 points, including the dagger to seal the deal, in the win. Lillard (groin) is expected to remain sidelined through Tuesday's action. Gary Trent Jr. got the start in place of Lillard in the Blazers' last contest, and he finished with six points on 3-of-8 shooting, two rebounds and two assists, in 34 minutes. The Trail Blazers average 113.3 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 115.3 points against, which is fifth most in the league. They are shooting 37.1 percent from long range, which is fifth best in the league.

Meanwhile, the Celtics (39-17) have won eight of their last 10 games, but they are coming off a tough loss in L.A., against the Lakers, in their most recent contest. This marks the third game of a four-game road trip for the Celtics, as they look to get back on track and add to their 16-12 road record. The Celtics average 113.3 points per game, but they are holding opponents to an average of 106.6 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league. They average 8.2 steals per game and limit themselves to 13.2 turnovers per game. Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 22.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while Gordon Hayward is averaging 17.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Kemba Walker (knee) will remain sidelined through Tuesday's action.