The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime. Both teams were shorthanded in this contest and Los Angeles nearly pulled off a shocking win.
The last time the Clippers faced the Celtics this season ended with Boston completely destroying ... Nicholas Batum, Kris Dunn, and P.J. Tucker. Kawhi Leonard is listed as out as he will be ...
The Celtics outlasted the severely shorthanded Clippers 117-113 in overtime, getting key contributions from a surprise source ...
Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum added 24 as the visiting Boston Celtics pulled out a 117-113 overtime victory ...
The Wizards have an 11-game losing streak and enter Thursday's game off a 111-88 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
Boston will need to be vigilant that old habits vs. banged-up and lesser ball clubs don't make a winnable game into a struggle -- or worse, a loss.
Dunn is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics due to left knee soreness ... the Clippers could be severely short-handed against Boston.