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.

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

The New Orleans Pelicans head to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are 8-31, which puts them in last place in the Western Conference. The Celtics are 27-11, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference.

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

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.

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,

The Pelicans had to issue a suspension but the locker room has been encouraged by Zion Williamson's response to public scolding.

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.

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.

There is NBA action on Sunday, Jan. 12 that sees the Boston Celtics welcoming the New Orleans Pelicans to TD Garden in Boston.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has gone through an eventful week. On Tuesday, he returned from a hamstring injury after missing the previous 27 ga