Blake Griffin has 16 points after three quarters Monday against Boston/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers, NBA.com

The Clippers led the Celtics by as many as 23 points in the third quarter, but Boston fought back and now trails by just 12 (74-62) heading into the fourth quarter.

DeAndre Jordan has 18 points for the Clippers (27-14)  and Blake Griffin and J.J. Redick have 16 apiece.

Brandon Bass leads Boston (13-25) with 14 points.