New Orleans Pelicans @ Boston Celtics
25-17, 8-12 Away
114
25-17, 8-12 Away
30-12, 17-5 Home
125
30-12, 17-5 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
52% (45-87)
Field Goal %
48% (44-91)
37% (11-30)
Three Point %
34% (15-44)
76% (13-17)
Free Throw %
88% (22-25)
9
Turnovers
9
33
Rebounds
50
4
Largest Lead
19
Game Information
Boston, MA
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Brandon Schwab
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 45-87 | 44-91 |
| Field Goal % | 52 | 48 |
| 3PT | 11-30 | 15-44 |
| Three Point % | 37 | 34 |
| FT | 13-17 | 22-25 |
| Free Throw % | 76 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 50 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 4 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 29 | 39 |
| Assists | 22 | 24 |
| Steals | 5 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 19 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | 54 | 44 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 4 | 19 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 27 | 13 | .675 | - | L2 |
| Houston | 23 | 14 | .622 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 17 | 23 | .425 | 10 | L1 |
| Dallas | 15 | 26 | .366 | 12.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 10 | 33 | .233 | 18.5 | W1 |
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | 15 | .625 | - | L1 |
| Boston | 24 | 15 | .615 | 0.5 | L2 |
| Toronto | 25 | 17 | .595 | 1 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 22 | 17 | .564 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 11 | 27 | .289 | 13 | L5 |
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