BREAKING: Zion Williamson, Al Horford, Kristaps Pozingis Status For the Pelicans-Celtics Game, 1/29
The New Orleans Pelicans (26-20, seventh in the Western Conference) are heavy underdogs to the Boston Celtics (35-11, first in the Eastern Conference) for Monday's 6:30 PM CT tip-off at TD Arena.
Willie Green wasn't pleased with the Pelicans' last outing against the Milwaukee Bucks, calling their effort "lackluster." Inconsistency has been plaguing New Orleans this season. Another horrible all-around defensive performance could signal changes in the starting lineup or a possible trade.
Zion Williamson returned to the New Orleans lineup after missing a game from a left bone contusion in his left foot. Matt Ryan is finally off the Pelicans injury report after he had surgery on his elbow.
Boston is banged up a bit with Al Horford (neck), Kristaps Pozingis (ankle), and Luke Kornet (hamstring) on the latest injury update.
Boston has a 73.8% probability of defeating the Pelicans, according to SI's Sportsbook.
PELICANS & CELTICS GAME STATUS
- New Orleans' starters will be in full force.
- The Celtics' Pozingis is day-to-day; Luke Kornet is doubtful to play.
TOP PERFORMERS
- PELICANS: Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.
- CELTICS: Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
LAST GAME 10 GAMES
- The Celtics: 7-3, averaging 117.0 points, 47.0 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 5.3 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.6 points per game.
- The Pelicans: 5-5, averaging 121.9 points, 44.7 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 50.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.0 points.
Jan 11, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) while center Al Horford (42) looks on during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. BOSTON CELTICS
GAME INFO
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (26-20) at Boston Celtics (35-11)
- Game: Regular Season Game #47 • Road Game #23
- Venue: TD Garden • Boston, MA
- Date/Time: January 29, 2024 • 6:30 PM (CT)
- TV: Bally Sports • Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM
- Streaming: Live Streaming for a free trial on FuboTV
- Officials: Sean Wright (#4), Karl Lane (#77), Jonathan Sterling (#17)
- Uniforms: Celtics - Association Edition (White) vs. Pelicans - Icon Edition (Blue)
PELICANS INJURY REPORT - 1/29/2024
OUT
- Dereon Seabron (G League, Two-Way)
CELTICS INJURY REPORT - 1/29/2024
QUESTIONABLE
- Al Horford (Left Neck, Sprain)
- Kristaps Porzingis (Left Ankle, Sprain)
DOUBTFUL
- Luke Kornet (Left Hamstring; Tightness)
OUT
- JD Davison (G League)
- Drew Peterson (G League)
- Jordan Walsh (G League)
Probable Game Starters
New Orleans Pelicans
- CJ McCollum
- Herb Jones
- Brandon Ingram
- Zion Williamson
- Jonas Valanciunas
Boston Celtics
- Jayson Tatum
- Jaylen Brown
- Kristaps Pozingis
- Derrick White
- Jrue Holiday
