The Clippers couldn't overcome a brutal second quarter, outscoring the Celtics in the second half but still falling 121-118 on Sunday in Boston.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said the team would have more clarity on Derrick Jones Jr.'s injury after further evaluation.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden hit the Celtics with a killer crossover on Sunday afternoon in a highlight play.

Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and had 13 rebounds, Payton Pritchard added 30 points and the Boston Celtics held off the Los Angeles Clippers for a 121-118 victory on Sunday.

James Harden scored a game-high 37 points, but his attempt at a game-tying 3-pointer as time expired rimmed out as the Celtics held on to win.

People around the league aren't exactly feeling as optimistic about the Clippers as they did just one month ago.

Amid a disappointing 3-8 start, there is reportedly a belief among some in the NBA that the Los Angeles Clippers are in trouble.

Jaylen Brown scored 33 points and Payton Prichard finished with 30 as the Boston Celtics escaped with a 121-118 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

The Clippers own a 4-8 record, which puts them in the West's 11th-place slot as well. Boston beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-95 at TD Garden. Los Angeles beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-127 in overtime on the road. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out. For the Clippers, Bradley Beal (hip) and Kawhi Leonard (ankle) are out.