The defending champions start up a back-to-back in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jan. 22 when the Boston Celtics visit the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

The Los Angeles Clippers (24-18) take on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (30-13) at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30 PM ET.In their most recent matchup on

Boston will need to be vigilant that old habits vs. banged-up and lesser ball clubs don't make a winnable game into a struggle -- or worse, a loss.