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New Orleans Pelicans 119, Boston Celtics 120: final score and stats

Boston Celtics beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 119 to Boston Celtics 120, on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at TD Garden, Boston, MA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASunday, January 12, 2025
DateJan 12, 2025
Start time6:00 PM ET
VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA
TVNBA League Pass, NBC Sports BO, GCSEN
Attendance19,156

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans35262731119
Boston Celtics29332830120

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 30
ReboundsDejounte Murray · 9
AssistsDejounte Murray · 8
RatingDejounte Murray · 26 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST
Boston Celtics
PointsJayson Tatum · 38
ReboundsJayson Tatum · 11
AssistsJaylen Brown · 7
RatingJayson Tatum · 38 PTS, 11 REB

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansBoston Celtics
Points per game
116.5
114.3
Points allowed per game
125.6
103.1
8-32Record28-11
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division
1-4Road record / home record5-0
LLLLLLast 5WWWWW
L5StreakW5

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansBoston Celtics
40-86FG44-101
Field Goal %
47
44
17-373PT13-44
Three Point %
46
30
22-26FT19-23
Free Throw %
85
83
Rebounds
42
55
Offensive Rebounds
6
18
Defensive Rebounds
36
37
Assists
24
23
Steals
8
5
Blocks
3
7
Turnovers
9
11
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
10
12
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin G · Foot - Plantar Fasciitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out
Boston Celtics

No injuries listed.

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Zion Williamson28165-150-26-773250161+4
Trey Murphy III393010-175-105-564300064-4
Yves Missi2672-40-03-444201132+7
CJ McCollum38135-151-62-345101134+11
Dejounte Murray35268-196-94-598111274+7
Daniel Theis2262-30-12-260000061-8
Javonte Green20104-62-40-040020131+4
Jose Alvarado1293-53-40-000000001-8
Brandon Boston Jr.800-00-00-010000010-8
Jordan Hawkins1321-20-10-010000011-10
Team11940-8617-3722-26422498363619

Boston Celtics

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Jayson Tatum363814-302-108-10111311381-9
Kristaps Porzingis34197-193-92-3111103652-8
Jrue Holiday3283-81-41-246111221-1
Derrick White3061-60-54-442231223-1
Jaylen Brown39166-140-24-4874002630
Sam Hauser931-21-20-021000021+2
Al Horford23114-63-40-070001161-3
Luke Kornet1484-60-00-071000255+13
Payton Pritchard24114-103-80-014000011+12
Team12044-10113-4419-2355231157183718

Recent form

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
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

Season series

BOS leads series 1-0
Jan 31, 2025BOS 118, NO 116
Jan 12, 2025NO 119, BOS 120

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Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics won, 120-119, on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 119, Boston Celtics 120.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (30 points). Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (38 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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