The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Boston Celtics, 115-96, at TD Garden on Saturday night.

The Clippers (30-14) came into the contest knowing they'd have an uphill battle on the road against a Celtics (35-11) team that had lost just once at home, but Los Angeles laid a good foundation in the first quarter by establishing a 26-21 lead. However, it was what the visitors managed over the middle periods -- a 65-39 advantage -- setting up a surprisingly easy fourth quarter.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 26 points, adding seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Daniel Theis furnished 18 points, seven boards, two assists, two blocks and one steal. Paul George delivered 17 points, six rebounds, one assist and two steals. Terance Mann posted 14 points, six rebounds and three assists. Amir Coffey registered 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included one assist and one block. Payton Pritchard supplied 12 points, four rebounds and two assists. Luke Kornet compiled 11 points, five boards and one block. Jaylen Brown registered eight points, six rebounds, two assists and one block.

The Clippers remain on the road and visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, while the Celtics host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.