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PORTLAND, Ore. — Jaylen Brown had 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 26 for the Boston Celtics in a 121-99 victory Monday night over the Portland Trail Blazers, despite the absence of two key starters. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis were sidelined with injuries for the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics, who have already clinched a playoff spot with 18 games remaining in the season. Deandre Ayton had 22 points and 15 rebounds for the Blazers, who are second-to-last in the West.
