What you want to know
- Tune in to NBC Sports activities Boston at 5:30 p.m. ET to Celtics pregame stay. Stick with us after the sport for full protection on Celtics post-game stay.
- The Celtics began 21-5, however they’re 6-6 of their final 12 video games.
- The Pelicans have the worst file within the Western Convention at 8-31.
- Zion Williamson returns for the Pelicans after serving a one-game suspension.
The Boston Celtics have not performed championship-level basketball in latest weeks, however they’ve an ideal alternative to bounce again Sunday evening at TD Backyard.
Subsequent on the Celtics’ schedule is a matchup in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans have loads of expertise, however accidents and different points have brought on them to fall to the underside of the standings with a 3-13 file of their final 16 video games, together with an 11-game dropping streak throughout that span. New Orleans’ 8-31 general file is tied with the Toronto Raptors for second-worst within the NBA.
That mentioned, the Celtics can’t take the Pelicans calmly. New Orleans beat the Philadelphia 76ers on the highway Friday, and star ahead Zion Williamson will return to the lineup.
The Celtics led the Sacramento Kings at halftime on Friday however ended up dropping by 17 factors. Kings middle Domantas Sabonis scored 23 factors with a career-high 28 rebounds. The Kings dominated inside, gaining a 56-43 benefit in rebounds and a 48-40 benefit in factors within the paint. The Celtics must defend the paint and rebound higher in opposition to the Pelicans.
Will the Celtics get again on observe with a win in opposition to the Pelicans? Comply with our stay weblog beneath for rating updates, harm information, video highlights and evaluation.
