On the Boston Celtics’ second straight night in Los Angeles, the court was different, the opponent was different but, unfortunately, the result was not. After losing to the Lakers on Tuesday, Boston made it closer against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, but still fell short 114-111.
The Celtics shot well and had more rebounds and assists than the Clippers, but the game was determined by two things: 1. Boston turned the ball over 22 times, leading to 33 Clippers points and 2. a Clippers rookie played the game of his life.
Both teams entered the game with a record of 13-12.