Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 16, 2025

James Harden's 37 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists powered the Clippers in a high-scoring affair, but Boston's balanced attack proved just enough to edge Los Angeles 121–118. The combined 239 points finished well below the market total, as a sluggish second quarter—just 45 combined points—set the tone for a lower-volume game than recent form suggested.

The Celtics' defense held strong early, with Q1 emerging as the highest-scoring quarter at 67 combined points. Boston's 37 to the Clippers' 30 established the hosts' control. The second quarter cratered, both teams combining for only 45 points, but Boston's 26 to LAC's 19 preserved a narrow halftime lead as the 1st half totaled 112 combined. Jaylen Brown (33 pts, 13 reb, 3 ast) and Payton Pritchard (30 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) kept the Celtics afloat through a sloppy middle stretch. The Clippers roared back in Q3 with 36 combined points (63 for the quarter overall), pulling within striking distance behind Harden's scoring. The fourth quarter saw Boston's balanced offensive approach resurface: Derrick White added 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists to complement Brown's and Pritchard's production. John Collins contributed 17 points and Ivica Zubac chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds for LAC, but it wasn't enough. The 2nd half totaled 127 combined points as both teams accelerated, yet Boston's depth in the final moments sealed a three-point win that defied both teams' recent scoring patterns.