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Pelicans host the Celtics in cross-conference contest
Fri, Mar 29, 2024
NBA News (AP)
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Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits New Orleans for a non-conference matchup.
The Pelicans have gone 21-14 in home games. New Orleans has a 1-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Celtics are 25-13 on the road. Boston is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 15.5 fast break points per game led by Jaylen Brown averaging 4.4.
The Pelicans' 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.6 fewer made shots on average than the 12.8 per game the Celtics give up. The Celtics average 16.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.2 more made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Pelicans allow.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Celtics won 118-112 in the last matchup on Jan. 30.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jonas Valanciunas is shooting 56.2% and averaging 12.5 points for the Pelicans. Zion Williamson is averaging 26.5 points over the last 10 games.
Derrick White is shooting 46.5% and averaging 15.5 points for the Celtics. Sam Hauser is averaging 3.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Pelicans: 7-3, averaging 110.3 points, 42.8 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.0 points per game.
Celtics: 8-2, averaging 123.5 points, 41.4 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.3 points.
INJURIES: Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: out (knee), Jose Alvarado: out (hip), Dyson Daniels: out (knee).
Celtics: Jaden Springer: out (knee), Al Horford: out (toe).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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