Boston Celtics chase fifth straight win over LA Clippers
Boston Celtics meet LA Clippers at TD Garden, Thursday 11:30am (NBA). Boston Celtics have won the last four against LA Clippers.
The big picture
Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; LA Clippers are 24th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.
Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.
LA Clippers are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.1 points for and 115.6 against.
Form
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
LA Clippers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Miami Heat 116–117.
LA Clippers have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 26, LA Clippers 23.
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 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).
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).
At TD Garden
Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.
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.
