Celtics Win Ninth Straight Over Pelicans

The Celtics continue their road trip with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Marcus Smart remained out with right ankle inflammation, but the team had Malcolm Brogdon return to play. Boston started off the game red hot with a 40 point first quarter, including a whopping 10 three pointers in the first quarter. In the entirety of the first half, the Celtics made 14 threes, which tied their franchise record for most threes made in a half; it is the fourth time in franchise history, and the third time this season.

Despite Boston’s bench and and Jayson Tatum struggled from the field, the Celtics still pulled off the impressive 117-109 in New Orleans on Friday night. Derrick White was a revelation with 26 points on 9-of-12 shooting and 6-of-8 from range. Al Horford also kicked off the game with a bang, starting off a flawless 4-of-4 from three to start the game.

The Celtics have now notched their ninth straight win, and they continue to run with the best record in the league.

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