The last time the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans squared off against each other, it was a close, thrilling game with the Celtics barely squeaking out a 120-119 win. So it came as no surprise that the second matchup between the two was just as nail-biting. The Celtics emerged victorious once again, 118-116, this time with All-Star Jayson Tatum drilling a game-winner to break the Pelicans’ hearts. Despite the Pelicans poor record this season, they put up a fight against the defending champs.
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