Boston Celtics 146, LA Clippers 115
NBA · 2026-01-03 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated LA Clippers 146–115 on 2026-01-03 in NBA play, a 31-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:01 swung win probability 0% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LA Clippers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 42 | 29 | 42 | 33 | 146 |
| LA Clippers | 28 | 35 | 36 | 16 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 3:01 swung win probability 0% → 0%.
Why LA Clippers lost
- Lost Q4 16-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 3:01 (win probability 0% → 0% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 10-6.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 3:01 | 0% → 0% |