Jan 31, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) makes a basket to give them the lead against the New Orleans Pelicans with .2 seconds left on the clock during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 with a Jayson Tatum game-winner. Tatum scored 27 points with 10 assists. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 28 points.

The Celtics will hit the road Friday to take on the Pelicans, who are on a four-game losing streak. Boston had split its previous 12 games before a 122-100 home victory against the Bulls on Wednesday.