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 downgraded Al Horford (toe), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) from questionable to out hours before tip. Porzingis was a late add to the injury report on Wednesday morning. All of the absences are likely not cause for concern amid a five games in seven nights stretch for Boston.

The Celtics also had some extra reason to be cautious after seeing how the Clippers were approaching the contests. The hosts are playing four games in five nights and seemingly elected to punt on this contest against Boston by ruling out their entire starting five along with Nicolas Batum.

Kawhi Leonard (right knee) and Ivica Zubac (left eye) both were list out originally. Four other players downgraded from questionable to out are Nicolas Batum (right finger), Kris Dunn (left knee), James Harden (right groin) and Norman Powell (back).

The Clippers are a formidable opponent for Boston at full strength with a 24-18 record but will be relying on a skeleton crew against Boston. That should give the Celtics a massive talent advantage for the matchup even without three rotation players.

Boston will be looking to improve to 2-0 on their road trip after a 40-point blowout win over the Warriors.

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