Clippers vs Celtics

Last night, the Celtics absolutely demolished the Clippers, 126-94. It was a complete team effort, with every player contributing in some way. Jayson Tatum led the way with 20 points, while Jaylen Brown added 19 and Marcus Smart chipped in with 17.

The Celtics' defense was also on point, holding the Clippers to just 37% shooting. Kawhi Leonard was held to just 15 points, while Paul George was a complete non-factor, scoring just 7 points on 2-of-12 shooting.

This was a huge win for the Celtics, who are now 17-5 on the season. They have now won 10 of their last 11 games and are starting to look like one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

What went right for the Celtics?

They shot the ball well. The Celtics shot 53% from the field and 42% from three-point range. This is a good shooting night for any team, but it's especially impressive against a good defensive team like the Clippers.
They defended well. The Celtics held the Clippers to just 37% shooting. This is a great defensive effort, especially against a team with so many talented scorers.
They played together. The Celtics played like a well-oiled machine last night. They moved the ball well, shared the ball, and played defense as a team. This is what makes them so dangerous.

What went wrong for the Clippers?

Just about everything went wrong for the Clippers last night. They shot the ball poorly, they defended poorly, and they didn't play together.

They shot the ball poorly. The Clippers shot just 37% from the field and 25% from three-point range. This is a bad shooting night for any team, but it's especially bad against a good defensive team like the Celtics.
They defended poorly. The Clippers gave up 126 points to the Celtics. This is a lot of points to give up to any team, but it's especially bad against a team with so many talented scorers.
They didn't play together. The Clippers looked like a disjointed group of individuals last night. They didn't move the ball well, they didn't share the ball, and they didn't play defense as a team.

The Celtics are now 17-5 on the season and are starting to look like one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers, on the other hand, are now 10-12 and are struggling to find their footing.