BOSTON — — Jayson Tatum scores 20 points and the Celtics get hot from three to blowout the Clippers 126-94 on Monday night.
This matchup featured a top five offense against a top five defense and the offensive team prevailed.
The Celtics made 22 three-pointers and had six players in double figures.
The Clippers struggled to stop the Celtics but had their issues offensively as well.
Los Angeles shot just 7-29 from three (26.9%). To keep up with the Celtics you have to be much better from deep.
Ivica Zubac paced the Clippers with 23 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden chipped in 19 points with nine assists and eight rebounds.
The Clippers made a push in the third quarter with their 22-8 run cutting the Celtics to lead to 14. It was all for not as the Celtics made their next three 3s pushing the lead to 23.
The loss snapped a five-game win streak for LA and puts them at 1-1 on their four-game road trip.
Up next is a Wednesday night matchup against the Washington Wizards.
