Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics squeaked past the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday afternoon with a 120-119 home win

Almost a microcosm of the issues that have been plaguing the Celtics since mid-December, from it seeming like there was a lid on the basket for shots from beyond the arc to struggles to score and defensive lapses when it counts the most.

As New Orleans TV analyst Antonio Daniels put it early in the fourth quarter of a nip-and-tuck game against the defending NBA champions, “When Pelicans fans were so excited about this team to start the season,

Sunday's gutsy performance against the Boston Celtics was more of what the New Orleans Pelicans were supposed to look like this season.

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Boston on Sunday evening to face the Celtics. On Friday, the Pelicans won just their third road game of the year, 123-115, ov

The New Orleans Pelicans (8-31) and Boston Celtics (27-11) meet Sunday at TD Garden. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is again having an injury-plagued season. The two-time all-star has played in just ten games this year for the

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119.

One of the NBA’s worst teams nearly knocked off the Celtics on their home floor Sunday, but Boston held on for a 120-119 win.

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 Sunday night.

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The Boston Celtics have been a strange team to figure out of late. The team still boasts one of the best starting lineups in the NBA but they have struggled to