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Sam Hauser Stars as Celtics Hit 29 3s to Clinch East No. 2 Seed with 144-118 Win Over Pelicans

Final Score Boston Celtics 144 - 118 New Orleans Pelicans Result: Celtics win by 26 points Status: Finished Match Summary The Boston Celtics dominated...

Final Score

Boston Celtics 144 - 118 New Orleans Pelicans

Result: Celtics win by 26 points

Status: Finished

Match Summary

The Boston Celtics dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 144-118 to clinch the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed. Boston tied the NBA record with 29 three-pointers, with Sam Hauser leading the way with 24 points on eight 3s.

Jaylen Brown added 23 points in 29 minutes and scored 12 first-quarter points to help build an early 22-point lead. The Celtics led by as many as 41 points against a depleted Pelicans roster missing several starters.

Jeremiah Fears led New Orleans with 36 points, but it was not enough to overcome Boston's explosive three-point shooting. The Pelicans have now lost nine of their last 10 games.

Key Events

  • Q1 – Jaylen Brown returns from Achilles tendinitis and scores 12 points to help Celtics build 22-point early cushion
  • Game – Boston ties NBA record with 29 three-pointers; eight different Celtics players made at least two 3s
  • Game – Neemias Queta makes his first career 3-pointer and adds 10 rebounds
  • Game – Celtics lead by as many as 41 points
  • Q4 – Jaylen Brown sits out entire quarter as Boston cruises to victory

Basic Stats

Boston Celtics: 29 three-pointers made (tied NBA record), 8 players with at least 2 three-pointers

New Orleans Pelicans: Missing Zion Williamson (right knee), Herb Jones (rest), Saddiq Bey (rest), Trey Murphy III (right ankle sprain), and Dejounte Murray (bruised left hand)

Highlights

Watch Highlights: Jaylen Brown highlights vs. New Orleans Pelicans available on AP NBA

Match Context

Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: Playoff Seeding The Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed and the Atlantic Division title. The Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight year.

Stage: Playoff Seeding The Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed and the Atlantic Division title. The Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second straight year.

Category:NBA