Celtics Edge Clippers 117-113 in Overtime

In a tightly contested game, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime, with Jaylen Brown scoring 25 points and Jayson Tatum contributing 24. The Celtics, missing key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, saw Derrick White add 20 points and Sam Hauser tie his season high with 15. The Clippers, also shorthanded without stars like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, were led by Derrick Jones Jr., who scored a career-high 29 points. The game featured 16 ties and 25 lead changes, showcasing a fierce back-and-forth battle. Tatum's pivotal performance included seven rebounds and eight assists, further solidifying his importance to the team's success. The Celtics are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers next, while the Clippers will host the struggling Washington Wizards.