What to Know
- The Celtics (15-3) earned their sixth straight win and snapped the Clippers' five-game win streak.
- Kristaps Porzingis tallied 16 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal in his return.
- Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard led the C's with 20 points apiece.
- Boston shot 22-of-51 (43.1 percent) from 3-point range.
- Next up for C's: an NBA Cup showdown with the Chicago Bulls on Friday.
The Boston Celtics cruised to their sixth straight win Monday night as they blew out the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-94.
It was a perfect night at TD Garden as it also marked the long-awaited return of Kristaps Porzingis, who hadn't played since Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals due to a leg injury. The Celtics big man didn't miss a beat, logging 16 points to go with six rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal in 23 minutes.
The Celtics shot 22-of-51 from 3-point range in a game that was never in doubt after the first quarter. Payton Pritchard (20 points) led the way with 6-of-9 shooting from deep. Jayson Tatum also notched 20 points on nine rebounds.
Next, the C's will visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday for an NBA Cup showdown.
Check out our live blog below for a recap of the Celtics' win: