Brandon Boston Jr. (27 Points) Boosts Clippers Past Celtics

Brandon Boston Jr. (27 Points) Boosts Clippers Past Celtics
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) moves the ball against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) and guard Dennis Schroder (71) during an NBA game at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, 2021. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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The short-handed Los Angeles Clippers used their own Boston to upend the visiting Celtics 114–111 on Wednesday.

With Paul George out because of a bruised right elbow, rookie Brandon Boston Jr. scored a career-high 27 points as the Clippers held on to earn their third win in four games. Marcus Morris Sr. added 20 points for Los Angeles, and Reggie Jackson had 17.