Celtics Edge Pelicans in Nail-Biter as Tatum Scores 38

Boston narrowly avoided an upset against New Orleans with a 120-119 victory, as Jayson Tatum led the team with a dominant performance.

Jayson Tatum delivered a standout performance with 38 points and 11 rebounds, securing the Celtics' narrow win over the Pelicans.
C.J. McCollum missed a contested layup at the buzzer, which could have given New Orleans the victory.
Trey Murphy III returned from injury to lead the Pelicans with 30 points, while Zion Williamson contributed 16 points and seven rebounds in his return from a one-game suspension.
Boston struggled with shooting, hitting just 13 of 44 three-point attempts, but managed to maintain their lead in a tightly contested game.
The defending NBA champions improved to a 7-6 record over their last 13 games and extended their winning streak against New Orleans to seven games.