Celtics face Blazers in Portland on March 23

The Boston Celtics are set to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, March 23. The game will take place at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, starting at 6 p.m. EDT. The Celtics, the defending NBA champions, are continuing their road trip after winning their last four games. They currently hold second place in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 51-19. They are aiming to catch the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers, who are five games ahead. The Trail Blazers are also on a winning streak, having won their last four games. They are two games shy of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Portland will face the Cavaliers on March 25 before heading out on a five-game road trip that includes several games against Eastern Conference teams. Fans can watch the game for free using platforms like DirecTV Stream or FuboTV, both of which offer free trials. SlingTV does not have a free trial option, but it does have some promotional offers. In other news, LeBron James has returned to the Los Angeles Lakers after missing seven games due to injury. However, his return did not help the team as they suffered a significant loss against the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers coach addressed the need for improvement as they prepare for their upcoming games. James remains optimistic about the team's potential despite the recent struggles.