Boston Celtics chase fifth straight win over LA Clippers
LA Clippers meet Boston Celtics at Intuit Dome, Sunday 2:30pm (NBA). Boston Celtics have won the last four against LA Clippers.
The big picture
LA Clippers come in 24th on the ladder; Boston Celtics are 4th. Boston Celtics are the side higher up the table.
LA Clippers are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.1 points for and 115.6 against.
Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.
Form
LA Clippers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Miami Heat 116–117.
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
LA Clippers have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: LA Clippers 23, Boston Celtics 26.
Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 146–115 at Intuit Dome.
Boston Celtics have won the last four against LA Clippers.
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 37 points in 2023-24 (145–108).
Players to watch
For LA Clippers, watch Darius Garland (20.9 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Rui Hachimura (14.7 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Intuit Dome
LA Clippers have won 11 of their last 22 at Intuit Dome.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
