Clippers Defeat Celtics, 113-93
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics, 113-93, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.

Los Angeles won all four individual quarters in this game by at least four points apiece, maintaining a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of this game. They got their lead up to 24 points at times. The Clippers shot 49 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range while holding the Celtics to 43 percent from the field and 23 percent from long range. Los Angeles also out-rebounded Boston, 46-36, while outscoring them in fastbreak points, 14-1. They also won the turnover battle, 15-9.

The Celtics (21-7) were led by Jaylen Brown, collecting 21 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Jayson Tatum tallied 20 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. Blake Griffin generated five points, six rebounds and five assists. Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 18 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Grant Williams had 14 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Clippers (16-13) were led by Paul George, providing 26 points, six rebounds and three assists. Kawhi Leonard shot 10-of-12 from the field to finish with 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Marcus Morris dropped 13 points, while Luke Kennard led the bench with 12 points and two steals. John Wall totaled six points, four rebounds and four assists.

Boston plays the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, staying in LA to face the Los Angeles Lakers. As for the Clippers, they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday for their next outing.
Posted on: 12/12/2022 10:27 PM
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