The Los Angeles Clippers (28 - 14) defeated the Boston Celtics (93) on Monday 102 - 93. The Clippers were in position to shut the door on the Celtics with an 11 - point lead with just over five minutes to go in the fourth, but Boston stormed back to within three points of Los Angeles. Boston went cold after their run as Los Angeles put the finishing touches on a nine - point victory. Boston dropped its third straight game Monday, which is not an ideal way to kick off a six - game Western Conference road swing. James Young missed his second consecutive game Monday due to an illness. Jae Crowder was held scoreless in 13 minutes on the floor, marking his third straight game with less than 10 points. The Celtics will resume their road trip Thursday against the Trail Blazers. Los Angeles has now won three of its last four games after defeating Boston on Monday. Chris Paul was held in check against the Celtics, going just 3 - for - 9 from the floor. Recently acquired Austin Rivers received 16 minutes of playing time, contributing two points and three assists. The Clippers will host the Nets on Thursday.
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