Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown exploded for 50 points during Boston’s 146-115 throttling of the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Brown knocked down 18 of his 26 shots from the floor in the contest and also added five rebounds and three assists. After the game, Brown made a bold claim regarding his status in the game.

The Los Angeles Clippers will almost certainly be buyers at the trade deadline after righting the ship in recent weeks.

The Boston Celtics and LA Clippers clash on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

The stellar outing helped the Celtics secure their third straight win and a 4-1 road trip that has Boston just a half-game behind the Knicks in the Eastern Conference. Brown has been front and center for that success for the Celtics this year and was not shy about voicing confidence in his play after the win.

LA has slowed its pace even more and transformed into the NBA's best offense and best defense over the past two weeks.

Even though Brown’s 50-ball was devastating for the Clippers to overcome, the intangibles that make D. White D. White were so contagious they catapulted the Celtics to their optimal form as a team.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 146-115, at Intuit Dome on January 3, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune's Edwin So was there to capture the following images.