Clippers Win Their 5th Straight, 115–96 Over Celtics. It Was Just Boston’s 2nd Home Loss

Los Angeles Clippers' Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, (L) and Luke Kornet (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston on Jan. 27, 2024. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo

BOSTON—Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Boston Celtics 115–96 on Saturday night, Jan 27.

Paul George added 17 points for the Clippers, who used a 21–0 run in the third quarter to win their fifth straight and avenge a 37-point home loss to Boston in December. Leonard, George and the rest of Los Angeles’ starters sat the entire fourth quarter.