Clippers vs Celtics
Sat, Jan 3
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(12 - 22)
115
-
146
Celtics
Celtics
(22 - 12)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 28 | 35 | 36 | 16 | 115 |
| Celtics | 42 | 29 | 42 | 33 | 146 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
James Harden
LAC | #1 | G
18
3
12
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
50
3
5
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers has a 53% chance of winning the game
The Clippers' six-game winning streak and Kawhi Leonard's recent dominance give them a slight edge over a Celtics team missing their MVP candidate Jayson Tatum.
Key Analysis
- • Boston star Jayson Tatum is out with an Achilles injury, removing the team's primary scoring and playmaking engine.
- • Kawhi Leonard is in peak form, coming off a 45-point performance in his last outing.
- • The Clippers have won six consecutive games, signaling a major turnaround in chemistry and defensive intensity.
- • Los Angeles center Ivica Zubac is out with an ankle injury, leaving the Clippers vulnerable to Boston's interior scoring.
- • Boston holds a strong 11-6-1 against-the-spread record on the road, proving they remain competitive away from home.
- • The Celtics must increase their 3-point volume beyond their recent 17-make performance to compensate for Tatum's absence.
