The Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference) in a non-conference matchup at 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
The Pelicans have a strong record of 21-14 in home games but have struggled in close games, with a 1-6 record in games decided by less than 4 points. On the other hand, the Celtics have a 25-13 record on the road and are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 15.5 fast break points per game, led by Jaylen Brown who averages 4.4.
In terms of injuries, Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado are out for the Pelicans, while Jaden Springer and Al Horford are out for the Celtics.
New Orleans averages 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, which is only 0.6 fewer than the 12.8 per game that the Celtics give up. In contrast, the Celtics average
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