LOS ANGELES — The Celtics will be without three rotation players on Wednesday night as they face off against a shorthanded Clippers squad at the Intuit Dome.

Boston will need to be vigilant that old habits vs. banged-up and lesser ball clubs don't make a winnable game into a struggle -- or worse, a loss.

Boston Celtics are keeping an eye on star forward Jayson Tatum's status for the January 22 game against the Clippers. Tatum is questionable with a shoulder injury, impacting the team's already notable season.