Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he knew about a week ago that Kristaps Porzingis would make his season debut on Monday night. Porzingis returned to action against the Clippers after missing the first 17 games while recovering from ankle surgery.

Big man Kristaps Porzingis reflects on return to court after a Boston Celtics win over the Los Angeles Clippers

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 on Monday.