Jaylen Brown missed Thursday’s sport due to left Achilles tendinitis, however was listed as obtainable for Friday. Sam Houser (low again spasm), Neemias Queta (proper toe sprain), and Derrick White (proper knee contusion) have been additionally listed as obtainable.
The Pelicans might be with out main scorers Trey Murphy III (proper ankle sprain) and Zion Willliamson (proper knee harm administration).
The Celtics wrap up the common season on Sunday at dwelling in opposition to the Magic. The NBA play-in match might be held subsequent week earlier than the primary spherical of the playoffs begins on April 18.
Here’s a preview.
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: TD Garden, Boston
TV, radio: NBCSB, WBZ-FM 98.5
Line: Boston -16.5. O/U: 224.0.
PELICANS
Season document: 26-54. vs. unfold: 43-34, 3 pushes. Over/underneath: 39-41
Last 10 video games: 2-8. vs. unfold: 4-5, 1 push. Over/underneath: 4-6
CELTICS
Season document: 54-26. vs. unfold: 47-33. Over/underneath: 29-51
Last 10 video games: 7-3. vs. unfold: 7-3. Over/underneath: 4-6
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per sport: New Orleans 115.4, Boston 114.5
Points allowed per sport: New Orleans 119.6, Boston 107.0
Field aim proportion: New Orleans .466, Boston .467
Opponent subject aim proportion: New Orleans .476, Boston .442
3-point proportion: New Orleans .349, Boston .365
Opponent 3-point proportion: New Orleans .349, Boston .360
Stat of the day: The Pelicans are 2-8 of their final 10 video games following Tuesday’s win over the Jazz, who’re in final place within the Western Conference.
Notes: Jeremiah Fears scored 40 factors within the Pelicans’ 156-137 win over the Jazz on Tuesday. … The Celtics have gone 28-11 in dwelling video games, whereas the Pelicans are 9-30 on the street. New Orleans has an 8-41 document in opposition to groups over .500. … Boston ranks seventh within the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per sport, led by Neemias Queta, who’s averaging 3.0. … In their solely different matchup this season (on Oct. 28), the Celtics defeated the Pelicans, 122-90. … Saddiq Bey is averaging 17.7 factors and 5.6 rebounds for the Pelicans. Fears is averaging 17.9 factors over the past 10 video games. … In addition to Murphy and Williamson, the Pelicans might be with out Bryce McGowens (proper small toe fracture), Yves Missi (proper hand/finger sprain), and Dejounte Murray. Bey, Herb Jones, and Karlo Matkovic are all listed as questionable for both relaxation or harm administration causes.
Information from The Associated Press was used on this report.
(*10*)Matt Pepin might be reached at matt.pepin@globe.com.
