<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Celtics got off to a hot start against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night, cruising to a 23-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. They never looked back, beating the Clippers, 76-59. Rookie Gerald Green led the Celtics with 14 points (5-9 FG). Tony Allen had 13 points (5-11 FG), while Justin Reed pitched in 12 points (4-9 FG). The Celtics finished the game shooting 44 percent (28-64 FG), and out-rebounded the Clippers 51-34. Daniel Ewing was the only Clipper in double figures, scoring 12 points (4-9 FG). They finished the shooting just 28 percent (16-58 FG). The Clippers scored more points in the third quarter (21) than they did in the first and second quarters combined (20). The Clippers had a dreadful half, shooting just 23 percent (6-26 FG) and committing seven turnovers. </div> Recap | Boxscore Where is Korolev?