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Celtics Clinch No. 2 Seed in Eastern Conference Playoffs with Blowout Win over Pelicans
Sam Hauser scored 24 points as Boston hit 29 3-pointers and routed New Orleans to secure the Eastern Conference No. 2 seed.
- On Friday, the Boston Celtics tied the NBA and franchise record with 29 3-pointers in a 144-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, clinching the Eastern Conference's No. 2 playoff seed.
- Missing Jayson Tatum, who rested after his return from Achilles tendon surgery, the Celtics defeated a Pelicans team without starters Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy III, and Dejounte Murray.
- Sam Hauser led the team with 24 points on eight 3-pointers, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points. Payton Pritchard recorded 21 points and 10 assists, and Neemias Queta hit his first career 3.
- Securing the Atlantic Division title, the Celtics defeated the Pelicans, who will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year after losing nine of their last 10 games.
- Sunday's schedule features the Celtics hosting the Magic while the Pelicans travel to Minnesota for their next contest.
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The Boston Celtics have signed one of the best performances of the season and have defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by 144 to 118 thanks to their great hit in the outside shot: up to 29 triples managed to score those of Joe Mazzulla. In this way, they secure the second place in the East Conference and already expect rival in the playoff.
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