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.

The lone LA starter set to play against Boston is wing Derrick Jones Jr., whom the Celtics faced in last season’s NBA Finals as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Jones is averaging 9.8 points per game this season. The only active Clippers player averaging more than 10 is backup guard Amir Coffey (10.3).

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’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.

For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis has been added to the injury report. Porzingis is averaging 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.

The Celtics are currently 15-5 on the road with a point differential of +10, while the Clippers have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home.

With the defending champs boasting an elite defense and the Clippers continuing their stingy play, Douglas Farmer anticipates a low-scoring clash at the Intuit Dome tonight.

The Los Angeles Clippers rule Kawhi Leonard out, with James Harden's injury status uncertain ahead of their matchup vs. the Boston Celtics.

Red-hot Kings get national spotlight: The Kings are tied with the Pacers for the best record in the league this month (8-1) and are 9-1 in their last 10 overall. They will take on their regional rivals, the Warriors, tonight on national TV with a 10:30 ET tipoff on ESPN.

The Celtics and Clippers tied the series 1-1 last season with each team winning on the road. The Celtics are 94-47 overall all time against the Clippers and they are 45-29 when pl

Coach Joe Mazzulla said the shift was sparked by the fact that Boston is finally fully healthy, giving him more potential combinations.