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Clash at TD Garden: New Orleans Pelicans Take On Boston Celtics

As the New Orleans Pelicans prepare to face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this upcoming NBA game. The Pelicans have shown a mix of results in their recent outings, with a narrow defeat against the Houston Rockets (104-106) and an impressive victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers (123-104). However, they faced another close loss to the Memphis Grizzlies (113-115), indicating that while they can score prolifically, closing out games has been challenging.


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The Pelicans' scoring ability is evident; they've averaged 113 points across these games. Their offensive efficiency has been notable with field goal percentages hovering around 47 percent and three-point shooting at approximately 44 percent against the Grizzlies. Despite these strong offensive numbers, defensive challenges have surfaced as opponents have also managed high-scoring games.


One area where the Pelicans could capitalize is their free throw performance, which was exceptional against Memphis with a 92 percent success rate. However, turnovers seem to be an area of concern as they've given up valuable possessions in critical moments.


TD Garden is known for its intense atmosphere and passionate fans which could play a role in influencing game dynamics. The Celtics will have home-court advantage but expect the Pelicans to come prepared to counteract this with their own strategic plays and energy.


Fans should look forward to an exciting matchup as both teams bring their strengths onto the court. With recent performances suggesting that offense will be key, it's likely we'll witness some high-scoring quarters from both sides.


The game is scheduled for January 30th at half past midnight UTC at TD Garden in Boston. Fans can catch all the action on NBCS-BOS or BSNO networks depending on their location.

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