The Boston Celtics (13-12) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (12-12) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Wednesday December 8, 2021
Boston Celtics 39, Los Angeles Clippers 49 (Q2 04:11)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The number situation in Boston is ridiculous.
Dennis Schroder really out here with an offensive lineman’s number – 11:23 PM
The number situation in Boston is ridiculous.
Dennis Schroder really out here with an offensive lineman’s number – 11:23 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue talks about making the simple pass and that cross-court push-ahead pass in transition that Reggie Jackson made gave BOS a possessions that ended in free throws for Tatum, ending what had been an 11-0 LAC run. – 11:23 PM
Ty Lue talks about making the simple pass and that cross-court push-ahead pass in transition that Reggie Jackson made gave BOS a possessions that ended in free throws for Tatum, ending what had been an 11-0 LAC run. – 11:23 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
For Boston, from @BJ Boston.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/zTD7lX6hNp – 11:22 PM
For Boston, from @BJ Boston.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/zTD7lX6hNp – 11:22 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Jayson Tatum with a rough start. Shot clock violation on one play. Ivica Zubac block at the rim on another. – 11:22 PM
Jayson Tatum with a rough start. Shot clock violation on one play. Ivica Zubac block at the rim on another. – 11:22 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
10-0 Clippers run. Pretty flat effort this quarter from the Celtics. – 11:21 PM
10-0 Clippers run. Pretty flat effort this quarter from the Celtics. – 11:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
10 turnovers for the Celtics after that shot-clock violation. Really sloppy first half so far for Boston. – 11:21 PM
10 turnovers for the Celtics after that shot-clock violation. Really sloppy first half so far for Boston. – 11:21 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Brandon told us: “I’m a bucket.”
Kid’s 4 for 4, 2 for 2 from deep — 10 points in 7 minutes … and the Clippers are up now: 43-37. 5:31 to play in the second. – 11:20 PM
Brandon told us: “I’m a bucket.”
Kid’s 4 for 4, 2 for 2 from deep — 10 points in 7 minutes … and the Clippers are up now: 43-37. 5:31 to play in the second. – 11:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Lotta Marcus Smart in this first half. And a lot of it hasn’t been very good. – 11:20 PM
Lotta Marcus Smart in this first half. And a lot of it hasn’t been very good. – 11:20 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Brandon Boston is having a night so far for the #Clippers. 10 pts in 8 min. #Celtics – 11:19 PM
Brandon Boston is having a night so far for the #Clippers. 10 pts in 8 min. #Celtics – 11:19 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics used to be a good 2nd quarter team. This right here is pretty bad right now – 11:18 PM
The Celtics used to be a good 2nd quarter team. This right here is pretty bad right now – 11:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Much like last night, the opponent is shooting over 50% from the floor and they’re rebounding a good amount of the rare shots they miss.
Celtics defense has fallen way off since going out west. – 11:18 PM
Much like last night, the opponent is shooting over 50% from the floor and they’re rebounding a good amount of the rare shots they miss.
Celtics defense has fallen way off since going out west. – 11:18 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Danny Ainge to NBC Sports Boston:
“I’m not closing the book on other opportunities but they’d have to be the right situation. I’d have to be working with the right people and the right role. … – 11:18 PM
Danny Ainge to NBC Sports Boston:
“I’m not closing the book on other opportunities but they’d have to be the right situation. I’d have to be working with the right people and the right role. … – 11:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Celtics already have 8 turnovers. Clippers have an 11-2 advantage in points off turnovers. – 11:17 PM
The Celtics already have 8 turnovers. Clippers have an 11-2 advantage in points off turnovers. – 11:17 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
SLAMMIN’ IT DOWN!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Isaiah Hartenstein pic.twitter.com/3zWB2ff3Ts – 11:16 PM
SLAMMIN’ IT DOWN!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Isaiah Hartenstein pic.twitter.com/3zWB2ff3Ts – 11:16 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Bucket Boston Jr. gets a basket and a technical for being a little too excited about it. Rook has five points. – 11:15 PM
Bucket Boston Jr. gets a basket and a technical for being a little too excited about it. Rook has five points. – 11:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Good Brandon Boston: another FG
Bad Brandon Boston: first career tech – 11:14 PM
Good Brandon Boston: another FG
Bad Brandon Boston: first career tech – 11:14 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Brandon Boston Jr. picks up a technical foul. Welcome to the NBA? – 11:14 PM
Brandon Boston Jr. picks up a technical foul. Welcome to the NBA? – 11:14 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Danny Ainge, in an interview with NBC Sports Boston, sounds like a man ready for another gig. Ainge says he doesn’t want to work 18-hour days, but he’s open to the right opportunities. – 11:13 PM
Danny Ainge, in an interview with NBC Sports Boston, sounds like a man ready for another gig. Ainge says he doesn’t want to work 18-hour days, but he’s open to the right opportunities. – 11:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Celtics call timeout after Clippers string back-to-back assisted field goals together (Boston 3 from Bledsoe, Hartenstein dunk from Kennard)
Celtics still lead 32-31, 9:25 left in first half – 11:11 PM
Celtics call timeout after Clippers string back-to-back assisted field goals together (Boston 3 from Bledsoe, Hartenstein dunk from Kennard)
Celtics still lead 32-31, 9:25 left in first half – 11:11 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
In looking for guys to credit for the
Cavs’ early success, please put JB Bickerstaff near the top. JB waited his whole career for a team to give him a sincere chance, with legit talent. He’s showing what he can do with the support of a franchise that doesn’t view him as a fill-in – 11:11 PM
In looking for guys to credit for the
Cavs’ early success, please put JB Bickerstaff near the top. JB waited his whole career for a team to give him a sincere chance, with legit talent. He’s showing what he can do with the support of a franchise that doesn’t view him as a fill-in – 11:11 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
All the numbers say Boston is a good defensive rebounding team, but that always seems to be the first thing to go when they struggle defensively – 11:10 PM
All the numbers say Boston is a good defensive rebounding team, but that always seems to be the first thing to go when they struggle defensively – 11:10 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Incredibly smart rebound tip-out by Hartenstein, who knew Eric Bledsoe was behind the play slightly and fed him the ball from the top of his leap. – 11:08 PM
Incredibly smart rebound tip-out by Hartenstein, who knew Eric Bledsoe was behind the play slightly and fed him the ball from the top of his leap. – 11:08 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
With his appearance at the end of the first quarter tonight, Brandon Boston Jr. is the second player named Boston to play against the Boston Celtics, per @Basketball-Reference. The Celtics were the opponent in one of Lawrence Boston’s 13 career games. – 11:06 PM
With his appearance at the end of the first quarter tonight, Brandon Boston Jr. is the second player named Boston to play against the Boston Celtics, per @Basketball-Reference. The Celtics were the opponent in one of Lawrence Boston’s 13 career games. – 11:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 28-24 after one
Richardson – 7 points
Langford – 4 points
Schroder – 4 points
Celtics – 52.4% shooting
Celtics – 5 turnovers
Mann – 8 points
Jackson – 6 points
Kennard – 6 points
Clippers – 50% shooting
Clippers – 4 turnovers – 11:06 PM
Celtics lead 28-24 after one
Richardson – 7 points
Langford – 4 points
Schroder – 4 points
Celtics – 52.4% shooting
Celtics – 5 turnovers
Mann – 8 points
Jackson – 6 points
Kennard – 6 points
Clippers – 50% shooting
Clippers – 4 turnovers – 11:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Terance Mann (8 points, 4/4 FGs) with his best first quarter all season. He hadn’t made more than 2 first quarter FGs before tonight.
LA didn’t attempt a free throw, while allowing 4/7 3s.
Celtics up 28-24, with Josh Richardson outscoring LA bench 7-6. – 11:06 PM
Terance Mann (8 points, 4/4 FGs) with his best first quarter all season. He hadn’t made more than 2 first quarter FGs before tonight.
LA didn’t attempt a free throw, while allowing 4/7 3s.
Celtics up 28-24, with Josh Richardson outscoring LA bench 7-6. – 11:06 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Celtics 28, Clippers 24 | Terance Mann came in hot in his first start this season — he’s 4-4 for 8 points, got four rebounds, an assist and a steal. All of which helped the Clipper keep pace with Boston. Both teams shooting 50% or better. – 11:06 PM
Celtics 28, Clippers 24 | Terance Mann came in hot in his first start this season — he’s 4-4 for 8 points, got four rebounds, an assist and a steal. All of which helped the Clipper keep pace with Boston. Both teams shooting 50% or better. – 11:06 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics up 4 but but they gave up 7 Clippers points off 5 turnovers. Pretty balanced attack for Boston… everyone who played has scored. Richardson leads the way with 7 – 11:06 PM
Celtics up 4 but but they gave up 7 Clippers points off 5 turnovers. Pretty balanced attack for Boston… everyone who played has scored. Richardson leads the way with 7 – 11:06 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Boston 28, Clippers 24
Terance Mann has eight points and four rebounds, both a team-high. Clippers with a 16-14 edge in points in the paint. – 11:05 PM
First quarter: Boston 28, Clippers 24
Terance Mann has eight points and four rebounds, both a team-high. Clippers with a 16-14 edge in points in the paint. – 11:05 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Very productive outing from Celtics bench so far with 14 first quarter points. – 11:05 PM
Very productive outing from Celtics bench so far with 14 first quarter points. – 11:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics come out with good energy, lead #Clippers 28-24 after 1Q. Richardson 7, Schroder 4; Mann 8, Jackson 6, Kennard 6. BOS commits five turnovers. – 11:05 PM
#Celtics come out with good energy, lead #Clippers 28-24 after 1Q. Richardson 7, Schroder 4; Mann 8, Jackson 6, Kennard 6. BOS commits five turnovers. – 11:05 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Terance Mann just bulled through Schroder for a layup and rocked the baby upcourt… – 11:03 PM
Terance Mann just bulled through Schroder for a layup and rocked the baby upcourt… – 11:03 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Coast-to-Coast: From Boston ➡️ LA.
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/W4pFP22VAl – 11:03 PM
Coast-to-Coast: From Boston ➡️ LA.
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/W4pFP22VAl – 11:03 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston is really pushing pace tonight. Schroder a big part of that. He’s getting it and going on every trip. – 11:02 PM
Boston is really pushing pace tonight. Schroder a big part of that. He’s getting it and going on every trip. – 11:02 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Romeo Langford has given the Celtics some really solid first-quarter minutes tonight. – 11:02 PM
Romeo Langford has given the Celtics some really solid first-quarter minutes tonight. – 11:02 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Lots of balance in Celtics offense early on. All eight active players have scored a bucket. – 11:02 PM
Lots of balance in Celtics offense early on. All eight active players have scored a bucket. – 11:02 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Brandon Boston Jr. is in the game.
Along with Isaiah, Luke, Terance and Bled. – 11:00 PM
Brandon Boston Jr. is in the game.
Along with Isaiah, Luke, Terance and Bled. – 11:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Good first stint for Langford. A minute or so ago, he had Bledsoe locked down. And that’s sort of a tough cover for Langford off the bounce. – 10:58 PM
Good first stint for Langford. A minute or so ago, he had Bledsoe locked down. And that’s sort of a tough cover for Langford off the bounce. – 10:58 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Romeo Langford works hard when he’s in the game. There is definitely much more to his game that can be unlocked over time – 10:57 PM
Romeo Langford works hard when he’s in the game. There is definitely much more to his game that can be unlocked over time – 10:57 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Big Boy basketball from Romeo Langford. That was some fight there. – 10:56 PM
Big Boy basketball from Romeo Langford. That was some fight there. – 10:56 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clips’ George (elbow) ruled out against Celtics espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:54 PM
Clips’ George (elbow) ruled out against Celtics espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:54 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers remove Nico Batum to get rest after a six-minute stint, his first in more than two weeks. – 10:52 PM
The Clippers remove Nico Batum to get rest after a six-minute stint, his first in more than two weeks. – 10:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Both teams with five field goals and no trips to the free throw line.
Difference in first five minutes is the Celtics making 2 3s. LA has yet to attempt a 3.
Celtics up 12-10 with 6:51 left in first quarter – 10:49 PM
Both teams with five field goals and no trips to the free throw line.
Difference in first five minutes is the Celtics making 2 3s. LA has yet to attempt a 3.
Celtics up 12-10 with 6:51 left in first quarter – 10:49 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Reggie Jackson’s season-high for shot attempts? 23.
He’s got three so far in three minutes tonight … and many more coming. – 10:44 PM
Reggie Jackson’s season-high for shot attempts? 23.
He’s got three so far in three minutes tonight … and many more coming. – 10:44 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Smart lobs to Rob in the opening minutes have become a staple of the Celtics offense. – 10:44 PM
Smart lobs to Rob in the opening minutes have become a staple of the Celtics offense. – 10:44 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That first Celtics possession unfolded like a college play. Very deliberate. Too deliberate for a Schröder 15 footer – 10:43 PM
That first Celtics possession unfolded like a college play. Very deliberate. Too deliberate for a Schröder 15 footer – 10:43 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Lineup machinations aplenty here at Staples: Clippers’ Paul George is out, Nicolas Batum is in against Celtics ocregister.com/2021/12/08/cli… – 10:31 PM
Lineup machinations aplenty here at Staples: Clippers’ Paul George is out, Nicolas Batum is in against Celtics ocregister.com/2021/12/08/cli… – 10:31 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Celtics released Garrison Mathews at the end of training camp. I watched the Celtics last night, Garrison Mathews is better then guys they gave minutes to – 10:22 PM
The Celtics released Garrison Mathews at the end of training camp. I watched the Celtics last night, Garrison Mathews is better then guys they gave minutes to – 10:22 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I just double-checked the Celtics game was recording, because it’s still almost 20 minutes to the tip and I’m deep in struggle city to keep my eyes open already. – 10:22 PM
I just double-checked the Celtics game was recording, because it’s still almost 20 minutes to the tip and I’m deep in struggle city to keep my eyes open already. – 10:22 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
A good bit of Celtic green here for the Clippers’ game vs Boston at Staples Center pic.twitter.com/bBsz8gSvww – 10:18 PM
A good bit of Celtic green here for the Clippers’ game vs Boston at Staples Center pic.twitter.com/bBsz8gSvww – 10:18 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Clippers starters:
Marcus Morris Sr.
Nicolas Batum
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Reggie Jackson
Paul George is out – 10:08 PM
Clippers starters:
Marcus Morris Sr.
Nicolas Batum
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Reggie Jackson
Paul George is out – 10:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This will be the second game that Paul George misses this season. Last week, Clippers struggled to defend the Kings, who were playing on zero days rest.
Tonight, watch for Nicolas Batum’s conditioning, how well Marcus Morris can handle scoring load, Terance Mann’s first start. – 10:07 PM
This will be the second game that Paul George misses this season. Last week, Clippers struggled to defend the Kings, who were playing on zero days rest.
Tonight, watch for Nicolas Batum’s conditioning, how well Marcus Morris can handle scoring load, Terance Mann’s first start. – 10:07 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Paul George is out. Nic Batum returns and starts in his place. – 10:07 PM
Paul George is out. Nic Batum returns and starts in his place. – 10:07 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Nico Batum returns none too soon, called on to start in place of Paul George in his first game since Nov. 19, which is why Ty Lue tried to temper expectations: “We don’t expect him to come back and set the world on fire but … it’s just good to have him back on the floor.” – 10:07 PM
Nico Batum returns none too soon, called on to start in place of Paul George in his first game since Nov. 19, which is why Ty Lue tried to temper expectations: “We don’t expect him to come back and set the world on fire but … it’s just good to have him back on the floor.” – 10:07 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Nico will start in Paul George’s place tonight, Clippers say.
So: Batum, Mann, Morris, Zubac and Jackson. – 10:04 PM
Nico will start in Paul George’s place tonight, Clippers say.
So: Batum, Mann, Morris, Zubac and Jackson. – 10:04 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers say that Paul George is out for tonight’s game vs Celtics. Nicolas Batum is starting in PG’s place. – 10:03 PM
Clippers say that Paul George is out for tonight’s game vs Celtics. Nicolas Batum is starting in PG’s place. – 10:03 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Paul George is out tonight.
Clippers starters vs. Boston:
Reggie Jackson
Terence Mann
Nico Batum
Marcus Morris
Ivica Zubac – 10:03 PM
Paul George is out tonight.
Clippers starters vs. Boston:
Reggie Jackson
Terence Mann
Nico Batum
Marcus Morris
Ivica Zubac – 10:03 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Clippers – Staples Center – December 8, 2021 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Schroder, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Los Angeles – Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac
OUT: Boston: Brown L.A.: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George pic.twitter.com/Sh7kdAr59o – 10:03 PM
Celtics at Clippers – Staples Center – December 8, 2021 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Schroder, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Los Angeles – Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac
OUT: Boston: Brown L.A.: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George pic.twitter.com/Sh7kdAr59o – 10:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann,Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac vs Celtics.
Paul George is out (elbow) – 10:03 PM
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann,Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac vs Celtics.
Paul George is out (elbow) – 10:03 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Paul George has been downgraded to OUT for the Clippers vs Celtics tonight. – 10:03 PM
Paul George has been downgraded to OUT for the Clippers vs Celtics tonight. – 10:03 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Marcus Smart
Dennis Schroder – 10:01 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Marcus Smart
Dennis Schroder – 10:01 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
ICYMI, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We broke down the Lakers’ huge win over the Celtics, along with LeBron’s (likely intentionally) cryptic assessment of Frank Vogel as a coach. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
linktr.ee/LockedOnLakers – 9:57 PM
ICYMI, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We broke down the Lakers’ huge win over the Celtics, along with LeBron’s (likely intentionally) cryptic assessment of Frank Vogel as a coach. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
linktr.ee/LockedOnLakers – 9:57 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Almost go time.
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/QJlVgZ2XjZ – 9:53 PM
Almost go time.
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/QJlVgZ2XjZ – 9:53 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics rookie Sam Hauser turned 24 years old today.
Some perspective? Hauser is almost three months older than Jayson Tatum, who is in his fifth NBA season. – 9:47 PM
Celtics rookie Sam Hauser turned 24 years old today.
Some perspective? Hauser is almost three months older than Jayson Tatum, who is in his fifth NBA season. – 9:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Ime Udoka about running Brooklyn’s defense last season and the success the Nets had against the Clippers, and how it may translate to his Celtics defense.
Interesting breakdown based on personnel… pic.twitter.com/KJ1t0NkksI – 9:41 PM
Asked Ime Udoka about running Brooklyn’s defense last season and the success the Nets had against the Clippers, and how it may translate to his Celtics defense.
Interesting breakdown based on personnel… pic.twitter.com/KJ1t0NkksI – 9:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann shows something new every game.
Back to back steals for the #18 overall pick. – 9:21 PM
Tre Mann shows something new every game.
Back to back steals for the #18 overall pick. – 9:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Bruno Fernando and Jabari Parker have both been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game for Boston at the Clippers. – 9:19 PM
Bruno Fernando and Jabari Parker have both been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game for Boston at the Clippers. – 9:19 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ime ragging on his former Brooklyn players when asked about switching in Brooklyn vs. Boston:
“Brooklyn relies on it heavily for different reasons, don’t want to work as hard on certain things, and so we can do a little bit of both.” – 9:15 PM
Ime ragging on his former Brooklyn players when asked about switching in Brooklyn vs. Boston:
“Brooklyn relies on it heavily for different reasons, don’t want to work as hard on certain things, and so we can do a little bit of both.” – 9:15 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Romeo Langford fills us in on how he moves on from last night’s game and prepares for a back-to-back on the road. pic.twitter.com/gjUDlSRg6n – 9:13 PM
Romeo Langford fills us in on how he moves on from last night’s game and prepares for a back-to-back on the road. pic.twitter.com/gjUDlSRg6n – 9:13 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
“He’s been one of our top guys creating for himself and others,” Coach Udoka says of Dennis Schröder. “A ton of credit to him being able to do it in both roles, off the bench and starting.” – 9:12 PM
“He’s been one of our top guys creating for himself and others,” Coach Udoka says of Dennis Schröder. “A ton of credit to him being able to do it in both roles, off the bench and starting.” – 9:12 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka says Jaylen Brown is at about 90%. Udoka said “He could play, if need be, but we’re looking at a big picture approach and getting him healthy for the rest of the season.” – 9:10 PM
Ime Udoka says Jaylen Brown is at about 90%. Udoka said “He could play, if need be, but we’re looking at a big picture approach and getting him healthy for the rest of the season.” – 9:10 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ime says Jaylen is at the 90% range and could play if need be, but they don’t want it to linger. “We’re looking at the big picture approach in the season.” – 9:10 PM
Ime says Jaylen is at the 90% range and could play if need be, but they don’t want it to linger. “We’re looking at the big picture approach in the season.” – 9:10 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Ime Udoka say “I don’t think so” when asked if Jaylen Brown’s injury will linger and need to be monitored the whole season – 9:05 PM
Ime Udoka say “I don’t think so” when asked if Jaylen Brown’s injury will linger and need to be monitored the whole season – 9:05 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Massachusetts native Terance Mann putting up 3s (look hard, he’s back there) before getting the start tonight against the Boston Celtics, his first this season. pic.twitter.com/9xcHgYu87H – 8:58 PM
Massachusetts native Terance Mann putting up 3s (look hard, he’s back there) before getting the start tonight against the Boston Celtics, his first this season. pic.twitter.com/9xcHgYu87H – 8:58 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue’s notable comments before facing Boston:
– Terence Mann starting in place of Kennard bc of his defense against a bigger Boston lineup.
– PG (elbow confusion) will warm up and test the injury.
– Nico Batum is back for his first game since Nov. 19. – 8:54 PM
Ty Lue’s notable comments before facing Boston:
– Terence Mann starting in place of Kennard bc of his defense against a bigger Boston lineup.
– PG (elbow confusion) will warm up and test the injury.
– Nico Batum is back for his first game since Nov. 19. – 8:54 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on Jason Preston’s progress: “Just working, he’s doing his weights, he’s progressing very well. Nine week checkup yesterday, he’s progressing in the right play … always asking, always engaged.’
Notes his one-legged shooting he’s been doing. – 8:49 PM
Ty Lue on Jason Preston’s progress: “Just working, he’s doing his weights, he’s progressing very well. Nine week checkup yesterday, he’s progressing in the right play … always asking, always engaged.’
Notes his one-legged shooting he’s been doing. – 8:49 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says Paul George is a game-time decision tonight against Boston. He says he isn’t sure if PG will go. Terance Mann will start in place of Luke Kennard. Nic Batum will play, likely limited minutes. – 8:47 PM
Ty Lue says Paul George is a game-time decision tonight against Boston. He says he isn’t sure if PG will go. Terance Mann will start in place of Luke Kennard. Nic Batum will play, likely limited minutes. – 8:47 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Paul George is a game-time decision and Nicolas Batum is playing tonight vs. #Celtics. #Clippers. – 8:46 PM
Paul George is a game-time decision and Nicolas Batum is playing tonight vs. #Celtics. #Clippers. – 8:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nicolas Batum is playing
Paul George is a game time decision
Terance Mann will start – 8:45 PM
Nicolas Batum is playing
Paul George is a game time decision
Terance Mann will start – 8:45 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue takes a seat: Says he’s “not sure yet” if Paul George will play tonight.
Adds that one way or another, Terance Mann will start tonight in Luke’s place.
Also: Nico Batum will play. – 8:45 PM
Ty Lue takes a seat: Says he’s “not sure yet” if Paul George will play tonight.
Adds that one way or another, Terance Mann will start tonight in Luke’s place.
Also: Nico Batum will play. – 8:45 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
📍 Back in DTLA
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/FQLA33573w – 8:34 PM
📍 Back in DTLA
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/FQLA33573w – 8:34 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Malik knows how to finish off a win over the Celtics 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JsJgudyvug – 8:11 PM
Malik knows how to finish off a win over the Celtics 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JsJgudyvug – 8:11 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Injury Report:
Patrick Beverley, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jaylen Nowell are AVAILABLE.
D’Angelo Russell (Right Ankle Soreness) is OUT. pic.twitter.com/KGroFiwbfd – 7:35 PM
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Injury Report:
Patrick Beverley, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jaylen Nowell are AVAILABLE.
D’Angelo Russell (Right Ankle Soreness) is OUT. pic.twitter.com/KGroFiwbfd – 7:35 PM
Matt Babcock @MattBabcock11
I’ll be in Boulder tonight to see Jabari Walker and the Colorado Buffs as they host the Eastern Washington Eagles.
Through 9 games, Walker is averaging 14.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He is currently ranked No. 40 on the @basketbllnews 2022 NBA Draft Big Board. pic.twitter.com/scFQiLKY3D – 6:41 PM
I’ll be in Boulder tonight to see Jabari Walker and the Colorado Buffs as they host the Eastern Washington Eagles.
Through 9 games, Walker is averaging 14.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He is currently ranked No. 40 on the @basketbllnews 2022 NBA Draft Big Board. pic.twitter.com/scFQiLKY3D – 6:41 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers have updated their availability report to reflect that Paul George (right elbow contusion) is now questionable to play tonight vs. Boston. pic.twitter.com/YHiEaGRX6w – 5:53 PM
The Clippers have updated their availability report to reflect that Paul George (right elbow contusion) is now questionable to play tonight vs. Boston. pic.twitter.com/YHiEaGRX6w – 5:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Clippers have added Paul George to the injury report with a right elbow contusion.
He is questionable for tonight vs Celtics. – 5:43 PM
The Clippers have added Paul George to the injury report with a right elbow contusion.
He is questionable for tonight vs Celtics. – 5:43 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Last time out, @Paul George went 4-for-4 in the last 5 minutes to seal the deal against Portland.
📼 Clippers CourtVision powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/X5gFoJEv2p – 5:32 PM
Last time out, @Paul George went 4-for-4 in the last 5 minutes to seal the deal against Portland.
📼 Clippers CourtVision powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/X5gFoJEv2p – 5:32 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jayson Tatum’s newest Air Jordan 36 PE celebrates one of his son Deuce’s favorite books — “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” — which they read together over FaceTime when Tatum was in the NBA Bubble. pic.twitter.com/2ZcGfXhHpI – 5:13 PM
Jayson Tatum’s newest Air Jordan 36 PE celebrates one of his son Deuce’s favorite books — “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” — which they read together over FaceTime when Tatum was in the NBA Bubble. pic.twitter.com/2ZcGfXhHpI – 5:13 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Join me for a signing and discussion of my book, the Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars at @unlikelybkstore in Plainville tomorrow night! Here’s the link to sign up: https://t.co/1LhEr9aIjT pic.twitter.com/dZ9n9QWMzh – 5:11 PM
Join me for a signing and discussion of my book, the Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars at @unlikelybkstore in Plainville tomorrow night! Here’s the link to sign up: https://t.co/1LhEr9aIjT pic.twitter.com/dZ9n9QWMzh – 5:11 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Jaylen Brown will miss his 4th straight game tonight with strained hamstring per the Celtics – 4:37 PM
Jaylen Brown will miss his 4th straight game tonight with strained hamstring per the Celtics – 4:37 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport vs. LA Clippers:
Jaylen Brown (right hamstring tightness) – OUT
Bruno Fernando (low back spasms) – DOUBTFUL
Jabari Parker (illness, non-COVID) – QUESTIONABLE – 4:36 PM
#NEBHInjuryReport vs. LA Clippers:
Jaylen Brown (right hamstring tightness) – OUT
Bruno Fernando (low back spasms) – DOUBTFUL
Jabari Parker (illness, non-COVID) – QUESTIONABLE – 4:36 PM