On Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT, the Boston Celtics will be facing off against the New Orleans Pelicans in a high-stakes Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are currently leading the conference with a record of 57-16, while the Pelicans sit fifth in the Western Conference with a record of 45-28.
Despite their strong records, both teams have struggled in close games. The Pelicans have a dismal 1-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points, while the Celtics have fared slightly better with a 3-3 record in such contests. However, both teams possess impressive offensive capabilities, particularly when it comes to their long-range shooting. The Pelicans average an impressive 12.2 made 3-pointers per game, while the Celtics lead the way with an even more impressive average of 16.6 made 3-pointers per game.
Defensively, however, the Celtics have a slight edge over the Pelicans. While both teams allow similar numbers of three-point shots (the Pelicans give up an average of 13.4 three-pointers per game compared to the Celtics’ allowance of just 12.8), the Celts have proven themselves to be more effective at limiting their opponents’ scoring opportunities overall.
This will be just the second meeting between these two teams this season, with their previous encounter resulting in a narrow victory for Boston over New Orleans on Jan
