SB Nation on MSN5d
Shorthanded Celtics outlast shorthanded Clippers in overtime thriller, Boston wins 117-113
Coming off a 40-point blowout win over the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics continued their west coast road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers (24-18) and Boston’s first trip to the Intuit Dome was a successful one as they defeated the Clippers 117-113 in overtime.
‘Go out there, lock up, and cause havoc.’ How Jaden Springer saved the Celtics against the Clippers
You never know when you’re going to play,” Jayson Tatum said. “Game’s not going the way it’s supposed to or we expect. Joe calls your number to come and shut somebody down and give us a spark off the bench,
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin5d
Depleted Clippers give Celtics all they can handle in OT loss
Playing without six of their top eight rotation players, Derrick Jones Jr., Kevin Porter Jr and Amir Coffey lead a gutty effort as the hosts push the reigning champs until the end in a 117-113
Clippers rule out nearly entire lineup for Celtics matchup
Given that schedule, the Celtics also chose a cautious approach with several of their veterans. Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (big toe) all were ruled out against the Clippers after being listed as questionable.
Five takeaways as unlikely hero helps Celtics to overtime win over Clippers
The Celtics outlasted the severely shorthanded Clippers 117-113 in overtime, getting key contributions from a surprise source.
Brown and Tatum lead Celtics past Clippers 117-113 in overtime with both teams missing starters
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime when both teams were missing key players.
Los Angeles Daily News5d
Depleted Clippers give Celtics all they can handle in OT loss
Playing without six of their top eight rotation players, Derrick Jones Jr., Kevin Porter Jr and Amir Coffey lead a ... is fouled while shooting by Boston Celtics guard Derrick White during the ...
NBA Rising Stars Game: Player pool revealed for showcase at All-Star Weekend
The NBA on Tuesday unveiled the 28 players invited to participate in the Rising Stars Game on Feb. 14 at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.
LOOK: Connor McGregor at the Bucks-Jazz game and other pictures of the day in the NBA
Connor McGregor at the Bucks-Jazz game and other pictures of the day in the NBA
Clippers trade tiers: What to watch with LA before the Feb. 6 deadline
Who could be moved before the NBA trade deadline for the Clippers? And for what deal? Here are some trade tiers.
Celtics (missing two key players) rally to defeat short-handed Clippers in overtime
The Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac, fall just short against Boston.
Joe Mazzulla wasn’t afraid to bruise some egos to avoid an embarrassing loss against the shorthanded Clippers
Mazzulla placed trust in Jaden Springer and he delivered, holding Kevin Porter Jr. scoreless in the fourth quarter and adding a key 3-pointer in overtime to ensure the Celtics would prevail on a night they didn’t play well.