Overview
- Jaylen Brown posted 33 points and 13 rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scored 30 with 8 three-pointers to lead Boston.
- The Celtics built a 24-point third-quarter lead and never trailed, yet the Clippers cut it to one in the final seconds.
- James Harden had 37 points with 32 after halftime and missed a potential tying three at the horn.
- Derrick White added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, hitting a key late three and free throws.
- Boston moved to 7-7 with a second straight win as Jordan Walsh’s starting role and defense drew notice, with Tatum out and Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal unavailable for L.A.