BOSTON — Jayson Tatum contributed 20 points, while the Boston Celtics hit 22 shots from beyond the arc, leading to a commanding 126-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Payton Pritchard also scored 20 points for Boston, which extended its winning streak to a season-high six games.

In his season debut after ankle surgery in the offseason, Kristaps Porzingis added 16 points, shooting 6 of 12, along with six rebounds and two blocks. He started the game and played for 23 minutes, stepping in due to Al Horford’s illness and Luke Kornet’s hamstring issue.

The Clippers’ leading scorer was Ivica Zubac, who recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden contributed 19 points, along with nine assists and eight rebounds. This loss halted LA’s five-game winning streak.

Takeaways from the game revealed that Los Angeles made a push in the third quarter, going on a 22-8 run that narrowed Boston’s lead to 14 points. However, the Celtics responded by nailing three consecutive 3-pointers to widen their advantage back to over 20 points.

The Celtics had been allowing an average of 52.8 points per game in the paint this season, yet the Clippers managed to achieve 58 points in the paint. Nevertheless, they made crucial adjustments when Porzingis was on the court.

A pivotal moment in the match occurred when the Celtics struggled from the 3-point line in the first quarter, shooting just 4 for 17. However, they turned things around to start the second quarter, making 10 of their first 13 attempts from beyond the arc, which expanded their lead from seven to 19 points.

A significant statistic from the game showed that Boston completed the second quarter with 12 successful 3-point shots out of 17 attempts, equalling the NBA record for the most 3-pointers made in a quarter.

Looking ahead, the Clippers will continue their four-game road trip on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, while the Celtics are set to visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday.