Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

LA Clippers guard James Harden, right, passes the ball behind the back of Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) to Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Boston.

LA Clippers guard James Harden, right, passes the ball behind the back of Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) to Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)


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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and Boston made 22 3-pointers to help the Celtics to run past the Los Angeles Clippers 126-94. Payton Pritchard added with 20 points for Boston, which extended its season-high win streak to six games. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting, to go along with six rebounds and two blocks in his season debut following offseason ankle surgery. He made the start and played 23 minutes with Al Horford and Luke Kornet both out. Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 23 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden added 19, nine assists and eight rebounds. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for LA.

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