Los Angeles Aims for Fifth Consecutive Home Win Against Boston

Los Angeles aims for its fifth consecutive home win against Boston on Saturday night. The matchup features the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Game Overview

This game is set in Inglewood, California, and will begin at 10:30 p.m. EST. The Celtics boast a record of 21-12, placing them third in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Clippers stand at 11-21, currently ranked 11th in the Western Conference.

Current Performance

• Los Angeles Clippers: 7-8 at home, averaging 112.1 points per game.
• Boston Celtics: 11-7 in away games, averaging 117.0 points per game.

The Clippers aim to maintain their defensive prowess, ranking fifth in the Western Conference. They allow an average of 114.0 points per game, with opponents shooting 47.2%. Conversely, the Celtics lead the Eastern Conference in defense, conceding only 110.6 points per game and restricting opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.9%.

Previous Meetings

This will be the second encounter between these teams this season. The Celtics triumphed in their first meeting, winning 121-118 on November 16. Jaylen Brown was a standout performer, scoring 33 points in that game.

Top Performers

• Kawhi Leonard (Clippers): 27.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 steals per game.
• James Harden (Clippers): 21.0 points over the last 10 games.
• Jaylen Brown (Celtics): 29.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5 assists per game.
• Sam Hauser (Celtics): 5.0 made three-pointers on average over the last 10 games.

Latest Trends

• Clippers’ last 10 games: 5-5 record, averaging 111.4 points.
• Celtics’ last 10 games: 7-3 record, averaging 116.8 points.

Injury Reports

• Clippers:
  • Bradley Beal: out for the season (hip injury)
  • Bogdan Bogdanovic: out (hamstring injury)
  • Ivica Zubac: out (ankle injury)
• Celtics:
  • Jayson Tatum: out (Achilles injury)

As the Celtics and Clippers prepare for this exciting matchup, Los Angeles is determined to extend its winning streak at home, while Boston looks to bolster its position in the Eastern Conference.