Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers 12/8/2021 Picks Predictions

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers 12/8/2021 Picks Predictions Previews

The Boston Celtics (13-12) travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (13-12) in NBA Western Conference Inter-Division duel at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 10:30 PM ET.

Boston will try to get back after losing their recent stint and to improve their record to 14-12 this season. The Celtics bowed to the Los Angeles Lakers following their victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on December 4.

Boston is in 10th place at 8-8 in the Eastern Conference and occupied 3rd place in the Atlantic Division with a 13-12 overall standing and a .520 team percentage this season.

The Celtics chased a 55-60 lead in the first 2 quarters while scoring just 47-57 in the final half heading to their 102-117 defeat to the Lakers.

Jayson Tatum led Boston in scoring with 34 points and in rebounding with 8 boards while Center Robert Williams contributed 13 in the losing effort. PG Marcus Smart led in assists with 6 for the Celts.

The Boston Celtics completed 36 of 82 (43.9%) shooting attempts from the field, connected 10 of 33 (30.3%) attempted shots from the three-point range, made 20 of 29 (69.0%) tries from the free-throw line, and scored a total of 42 points in the paint.

The Celtics grabbed 27 defensive boards with 7 offensive rebounds while dishing out 27 assists in defeat. Boston spoiled 4 shot attempts with 8 steals but lost the leather in 13 turnovers and committed 16 personal fouls.

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Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Clippers Predictions 12/8/2021

The Los Angeles Clippers will be hosting this Inter-Conference battle versus the Boston Celtics after beating Portland last time out. The Clippers will try to continue their success after a 102-90 victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday.

The LA Clippers is in 5th place at 10-10 in the Western Conference and took 3rd place in the Pacific Division with an overall standing at 13-12 and a team percentage at .520 on the year.

The Clippers trailed a 48-49 lead at halftime but their offense managed to gain 54 points while their defense allowed the Blazers to just 41 leading to their 102-90 victory.

PF Paul George led LA in scoring with 21 points and in rebounding with 8 boards while SF Marcus Morris Sr. added 17 points in the win. PG/SG Reggie Jackson led in assists with 6 and chipped in 16 points for the Clippers.

The LA Clippers recorded 44.6% (41/92) shooting from the field, 30.6% (11/36) from the rainbow territory, sank 64.3% (9/14) free-throw efficiency and posted 42 points in the paint.

The Clippers pulled down 37 total rebounds with 7 coming from the offensive side and dished out 18 assists in the win. LA denied 7 shooting attempts with 8 steals but committed 13 turnovers and 21 personal fouls in the game.

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Clippers. The NBA Pick for this game is Boston +1. The Celtics’ defense allowed 106.5 PPG while the Clippers gave up 104.6 PPG to their opponents.

This will be a defensive battle between these two teams and this will be a close, slow-paced match-up. The prediction: The Boston Celtics will win at 108-106.

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