Jayson Tatum delivered a stellar performance with 38 points and 11 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points and 11 boards, leading the Boston Celtics to a narrow 120-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.

The game saw Zion Williamson return to the Pelicans after a one-game suspension, scoring 16 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Despite New Orleans holding an 11-point lead initially, the Celtics managed to rally back. Their shooting struggles from beyond the arc were evident, as they converted only 13 of 44 attempts.

In a tense finish, with the Celtics leading by one, Derrick White failed to successfully inbound the ball and was called for a five-second violation. The Pelicans had a chance to win it, but CJ McCollum’s layup was contested and ultimately missed, sealing Boston’s win.