Springer was the catalyst in Boston's recent rally to beat the Clippers, helping his team go 3-1 on a Western Conference road trip. He's also converting on 46.2 percent of the 2.6 threes he's hoisting on average in his last five games.

Amid the Boston Celtics’ efforts to shield themselves from post-championship burnout, they held an optional shootaround before recent back-to-back games. Amid Jayson Tatum’s efforts to guard against post-championship complacency,

The Boston Celtics got key contributions from the bench guys as they narrowly best the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime.

The Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime Wednesday night, grabbing a 117-113 road victory.

Leonard has played just five games this season, as star guards James Harden and Norman Powell have had to carry the offense on their backs. Both Harden and Powell are having All-Star-caliber seasons and have played huge roles in LA's success.

Los Angeles aims to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Boston. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.

Boston’s starting five is finding cohesion, and its defense stifled Golden State. The Celtics’ ability to stay consistent will be tested against the Clippers, who sit fifth in the Western Conference standings and sport a 15-7 record at the Intuit Dome.

LOS ANGELES — The Celtics will be without three rotation players on Wednesday night as they face off against a shorthanded Clippers squad at the Intuit Dome.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and Jayson Tatum added 24 as the visiting Boston Celtics pulled out a 117-113 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood,

Law Murray: Clippers are holding Kawhi Leonard out on front end of back-to-back tomorrow vs Celtics, and Ivica Zubac (eye) also is not ready to return. All of James Harden, Norman Powell ...

The LA Clippers face off agaianst the Boston ... out against the Celtics. The following players have no been downgraded as OUT for the Clippers: James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Kris ...

Boston Celtics (30-13, second in the Eastern Conference ... Clippers' opponents have shot this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Norman Powell is averaging 23.6 points for the Clippers.