The Celtics looked like they were well on their way to a solid win over a shorthanded Clippers squad. Jaden Springer came off the bench and was the perfect spark plug as the C’s needed to protect a six-point lead in the final minute of regulation.

The Celtics outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime Wednesday night, winning 117-113 while a cavalcade of key players from both sides watched in street clothes. Boston blew a six-point lead late in regulation but scored nine of the first 11 points in overtime,