NBA basketball preview & prediction 26.01.2026 8:00 pm

NBA Boston, MA, TD Garden 26.01.2026 8:00 pm

Facts

This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 9 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Boston won 4.

In recent matches, Boston has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Portland is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Portland may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Boston has had a series of away games.

Recently, Portland has had a series of home games.

In this match, Boston is the team to beat.

There will not play in Boston: Minott J. (Ankle Injury) Tatum J. (Achilles Tendon Injury)

There will not play in Portland: Avdija D. (Back Injury) Henderson S. (Muscle Injury) Lillard D. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Murray K. (Lower Back Injury) Reath D. (Foot Injury) Thybulle M. (Finger Injury) Wesley B. (Foot Injury) Williams R. (Knee Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Boston won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 2240:2122. (average 112:106.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Boston won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 978:937. (average 108.7:104.1).