The Celtics thump the Clippers handily because to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Jaylen Brown starts for injured Jayson  Tatum and other pregame notes - masslive.com

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics kicked off their Christmas weekend in Southern California with a 145-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists as the Celtics went 25 of 53 from 3-point range (47.2%) to win for the seventh time in eight games and for the 10th time in 12 games.

Boston shot 52.1% overall in the same arena where it will play a Christmas Day rivalry showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Paul George scored 21 points and James Harden added 14 points and 10 assists as the Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard for a second consecutive game due to a left hip contusion.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown prove duo's worth with NBA Finals run:  'Instead of separating, we became closer' - masslive.com

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