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Boston's dominant road victory over Los Angeles, 146–115, on January 3 at Intuit Dome showcased the Celtics' offensive firepower and defensive suffocation. Jaylen Brown led the way with 50 points, while Derrick White contributed 29 points in a balanced attack that saw Boston shoot 55.2 percent from the field and drain 24 three-pointers. The Celtics' defense was suffocating, holding the Clippers to a 124.4 offensive rating while posting a 154.7 rating themselves. Los Angeles countered with Kawhi Leonard and John Collins each scoring 22 points, but the Clippers' 50 percent shooting and 15 three-pointers proved insufficient against Boston's onslaught. The game's decisive stretch came in the third quarter, when Boston outscored LAC 42–36 to seize control, while the Clippers collapsed in the fourth, managing just 16 points. Boston's 30 assists and 46 rebounds, combined with just 6 turnovers, underscored their ball movement and efficiency—the final margin of 31 points far exceeded the 219.5 Vegas total. The Celtics' road dominance reinforces their Eastern Conference credentials as they continue their pursuit of the top seed.