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Boston Celtics 118, New Orleans Pelicans 116: final score and stats

Boston Celtics beat New Orleans Pelicans, Boston Celtics 118 to New Orleans Pelicans 116, on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics.

NBAFriday, January 31, 2025
DateJan 31, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVNBA League Pass, GCSEN, NBC Sports BO
Attendance16,432

Line score

Team1234T
Boston Celtics31283227118
New Orleans Pelicans34193330116

Top performers

Boston Celtics
PointsJaylen Brown · 28
ReboundsJaylen Brown · 6
AssistsJayson Tatum · 10
RatingJayson Tatum · 27 PTS, 6 REB, 10 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 40
ReboundsYves Missi · 13
AssistsJose Alvarado · 6
RatingTrey Murphy III · 40 PTS

Team comparison

Boston CelticsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
114.3
116.5
Points allowed per game
103.1
125.6
34-15Record12-37
1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
5-2Road record / home record3-5
WWWWWLast 5LLLLL
W5StreakL5

Team stats

Boston CelticsNew Orleans Pelicans
42-84FG44-90
Field Goal %
50
49
16-413PT15-37
Three Point %
39
41
18-26FT13-19
Free Throw %
69
68
Rebounds
35
48
Offensive Rebounds
5
10
Defensive Rebounds
30
38
Assists
32
16
Steals
12
7
Blocks
7
2
Turnovers
13
18
Team Turnovers
0
2
Total Turnovers
13
20
Technical Fouls
1
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Celtics

No injuries listed.

New Orleans Pelicans
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out

Box score

Boston Celtics

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jayson Tatum392710-214-103-5610510152+4
Kristaps Porzingis30165-122-74-856134143+3
Jrue Holiday3042-50-10-035110032+1
Derrick White34165-93-63-443120042+2
Jaylen Brown352811-183-63-464100154+2
Sam Hauser1493-63-60-0413100400
Al Horford2541-50-22-240001130-4
Luke Kornet16114-40-03-323011112+2
Payton Pritchard1731-41-30-0101310110
Jaden Springer000-00-00-0000000000
Team11842-8416-4118-2635321312753016

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Trey Murphy III394015-208-122-354410055+3
Yves Missi3063-70-00-2130300582-2
CJ McCollum34178-191-70-121210022-2
Javonte Green2960-40-26-762030153+1
Dejounte Murray842-60-00-050300231-1
Jamal Cain531-11-10-000100003+1
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl1331-21-20-050100141-4
Karlo Matkovic1873-61-10-0411111310
Jose Alvarado34206-143-95-636111030+1
Brandon Boston Jr.30105-110-30-052200053-7
Team11644-9015-3713-1948161872103821

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 98-93
Nov 10, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersW 123-101
Nov 8, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 117-97
Nov 6, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 119-80
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 109-102
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 111-142
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115

Season series

BOS wins series 2-0
Jan 31, 2025BOS 118, NO 116
Jan 12, 2025NO 119, BOS 120

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Boston Celtics won, 118-116, on Friday, January 31, 2025.

What was the final score of Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Boston Celtics 118, New Orleans Pelicans 116.

Who were the top performers?

Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown (28 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (40 points).

Where is Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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