When the Boston Celtics (33-15) and New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) meet one another at Smoothie King Center on Friday, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET, Jayson Tatum and Dejounte Murray are two players to watch.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans: Jan. 31 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and NBCS-BOS
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Celtics' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.7% | 19 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.1% | 3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45 | 9 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.5 | 19 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 2 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 24 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.5% | 26 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.3% | 28 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 42.9 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.5 | 28 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 14 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 9 |
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Top Players
Celtics
- Tatum has a statline of 26.7 points, nine rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Celtics.
- Tatum connects on 3.5 threes per game to lead active Celtics.
- Tatum averages 1.2 steals per game. Derrick White collects 1.2 blocks an outing.
Pelicans
- CJ McCollum tallies 22 points per game. He also adds 3.7 rebounds per outing and 3.9 assists per contest.
- Yves Missi has per-game averages of 8.8 points, 1.4 assists and eight rebounds this season.
- McCollum makes 3.1 treys per game.
- Murray's 2.1 steals and Missi's 1.5 blocks per game are key to the Pelicans' defensive production.
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Celtics vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics: None
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Out (Shoulder),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Daniel Theis: Out (Thumb),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Illness),
Zion Williamson: Out (Illness)
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2025 | Clippers | W 117-113 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Lakers | L 117-96 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Mavericks | W 122-107 | Away |
| 1/27/2025 | Rockets | L 114-112 | Home |
| 1/29/2025 | Bulls | W 122-100 | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 2/2/2025 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 2/4/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 2/6/2025 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 2/8/2025 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 2/10/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2025 | Jazz | W 123-119 | Home |
| 1/24/2025 | Grizzlies | L 139-126 | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Hornets | L 123-92 | Away |
| 1/27/2025 | Raptors | L 113-104 | Away |
| 1/29/2025 | Mavericks | L 137-136 | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 2/3/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 2/5/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 2/8/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 2/10/2025 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 2/12/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
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