BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-112 on Monday night.
The victory ended a two-game home losing streak for Boston, which started the season 20-0 at TD Garden.
Jaylen Brown added 22 points and 11 rebounds. Jrue Holiday had 20 points and Derrick White finished with 17.
The Pelicans led by 17 in the first half, but were outscored 68-52 in the final two quarters to lose their third straight game.
Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Zion Williamson finished with 26 points.
The Pelicans outscored the Celtics 58-44 in the paint, but committed six of their 12 turnovers in the fourth quarter.
In his second game since missing with a sore bone in his left foot, Boston’s scoring ability and ability to move inside the defense helped New Orleans lead most of the night.
2024-01-30 06:14:25
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