SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, picks, and predictions for the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Boston Celtics game on Friday
The Boston Celtics will be taking on the New Orleans Pelicans later today as they look to get things fully back on track. Boston won their last game against the
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, center, defends the ball from Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart, left, and Memphis Grizzlies center Jay Huff, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) AP
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates with center Al Horford (42) after sinking a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP
As opponents have tried to dent the Celtics’ championship armor, however, Tatum has remained consistent. He ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring, (26.7 points per game). He has scored at least 30 points in 18 out of 45 games. And he remains on track to finish with career highs in rebounds (9.0) and assists (5.4) per game.
The Celtics will hit the road Friday to take on the Pelicans, who are on a four-game losing streak. Boston had split its previous 12 games before a 122-100 home victory against the Bulls on Wednesday.
The Celtics will do so with likely better health than vs. the Bulls, and against a dinged up Pels squad that has lost four games straight. This should be an easy win for Boston --
During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Lee wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 7.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
It looks like teams like the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are interested in trading for the Philadelphia 76ers star.
Brown and company will be joined by the East starters in Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, Donovan Mitchell of the Cavs, Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks, and Knicks teammate Jalen Brunson.
Jaden Springer is currently in his second season playing for the Boston Celtics. The 22-year-old is averaging 1.8 points per contest while shooting 37.9% from