Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks
The Boston Celtics will welcome the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Garden on November 16, 2025. Boston currently sits at 6-7 (4th in the Atlantic), while Los Angeles is 4-8 (4th in the Pacific). Both teams have shown flashes but also inconsistency. Boston's defense is among the league's best (allowing just 108.5 points per game, 2nd in the NBA), but their offense (113.2 PPG, ranked 23rd) has been middling.
The Celtics dominated a short-handed Memphis team 131–95 on November 12, yet earlier lost a tight one by two points (102–100) in Philadelphia on Nov. 11. That pattern – big blowouts mixed with narrow defeats – has marked Boston's season to date.
Overall, the Celtics have alternated wins and losses (they have won 2 of their last 3), showing that their strong defense can keep them in games but offense can be streaky.
In contrast, the Clippers have struggled to score (111.5 PPG, 26th in NBA) and have given up 116.4 PPG (16th). L.A. endured a long skid, dropping six in a row before finally beating Dallas 133–127 in double overtime on Nov. 14. In several losses (e.g. 120–119 vs. Miami, 105–102 vs. Atlanta), the Clippers came up short by only a few points. This has them at 4-8 overall, still searching for consistency.
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| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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0.683 | 82 | 56 | 26 | 2 |
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0.512 | 82 | 42 | 40 | 1 |
Boston Celtics and LA Clippers Latest Matches
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Boston Celtics against LA Clippers : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
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Players list
P. Pritchard
D. White
J. Walsh
J. Harden
K. Dunn
D. Jones Jr.
Substitutes
A. Simons
B. Scheierman
H. Gonzalez
X. Tillman
J. Minott
K. Sanders
C. Paul
B. Bogdanovic
C. Christie
J. Miller
K. Brown
Y. Konan Niederhauser
Boston Celtics - LA Clippers Key Points
- The Celtics are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in the Celtics' last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in the Clippers' last 5 games
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Our Boston Celtics vs LA Clippers Prediction
Boston is adapting to life without injured stars. Forward Jayson Tatum (recovering from an Achilles tear) remains sidelined, so Jaylen Brown (27.0 PPG) has become the unquestioned leader. Derrick White (15.5 PPG) and reserve guard Payton Pritchard (15.3 PPG) are providing secondary scoring, and rookie center Neemias Queta has grabbed attention with efficient play (shooting 64.9% in limited attempts).
Boston's recent games show this balance: Brown's 24 points paced them in the loss at Philadelphia, while Pritchard poured in 24 points to fuel the win over Memphis.
The Clippers, meanwhile, lean heavily on James Harden. Harden is averaging about 25.0 PPG and 9.1 APG for L.A. this year. Center Ivica Zubac contributes roughly 16.2 PPG and 10.5 RPG, providing inside presence. Kawhi Leonard is officially listed with 24.3 PPG this season, but an ankle/foot sprain suffered Nov. 3 has kept him out of recent games.
That has put more pressure on Harden and role players; John Collins (11.6 PPG) and Derrick Jones Jr. (10.9 PPG) have chipped in modestly. In form terms, L.A. is coming off the high of snapping its losing streak (Harden had 41 points in the Dallas win) but was suffering through road losses before that. On balance, Boston's home defense and depth give them a slight edge. Our prediction for Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Over 221.5 points.
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