NBA: Boston 106, Los Angeles Clippers 104

BOSTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Paul Pierce connected on a 3-pointer to seal Boston's victory Sunday, finishing with 22 points in the Celtics' 106-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Boston claimed its fourth straight win with the help of Leandro Barbosa and Jeff Green, who provided 14 points each.

Jason Terry (13 points, six assists) and Kevin Garnett (12, five rebounds) also played key roles in the Celtics' triumph.

Jamal Crawford and Eric Bledsoe each struck for 23 points while Bledsoe added 10 assists for the Clippers, who fell for the sixth time in eight contests.

Blake Griffin provided 20 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.