The Boston Celtics (0-3) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) on Oct. 27, 2025 at Smoothie King Center.
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Boston vs. New Orleans odds
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Injury reports
Celtics
Jayson Tatum: Out (Achilles)
Pelicans
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Kevon Looney: Out (Knee),
Yves Missi: Questionable (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back)
Stats to know
- Last season the 116.3 points per game the Celtics scored were just three fewer points than the Pelicans conceded (119.3).
- The Pelicans put up just 2.6 more points per game last year (109.8) than the Celtics allowed (107.2).
- The Celtics knocked down 36.8% of their 3-point shots last season, 0.3% higher than the 36.5% the Pelicans allowed opponents to shoot.
- The Pelicans shot 34.7% from 3-point range last season. That’s equal to what the Celtics’ opponents averaged.
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Oct 27, 2025
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