The Boston Celtics, with a record of 36-11, faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans, standing at 26-21, in an intense matchup that ended with the Celtics securing a victory with a score of 118-112. The game was marked by several lead changes and ties but ultimately saw the home team prevail.

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 29: Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 29, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

At TD Garden, the atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed the Celtics' resilience. Despite trailing behind after the first quarter by eleven points, they managed to claw back into contention. The second quarter remained tight as both teams added 25 points to their tallies. However, it was after halftime that the Celtics began to turn things around; outscoring their opponents by six points in the third quarter and then dominating with a twelve-point advantage in the final period.

The offensive efforts were spearheaded by an impressive shooting display from beyond the arc where Boston hit 17 three-pointers at a rate of 37 percent. Their sharpshooting prowess proved pivotal against New Orleans' defense which allowed only ten three-pointers on a lower conversion rate of 29 percent.

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 29: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans brings the ball up court during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 29, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston's defensive efforts were equally noteworthy as they matched their opponents with seven steals while also contributing five blocks to disrupt New Orleans' rhythm. The defensive rebounds were crucial for Boston as they collected thirty-four compared to New Orleans' thirty-one.

On offense, Boston's ball movement was superior; dishing out twenty-seven assists led to efficient scoring opportunities and reflected their cohesive team play. This contrasted with New Orleans’ twenty-one assists which although respectable fell short in creating enough scoring chances for them.

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 29: CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 29, 2024 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The bench contributions were nearly identical for both teams – twenty points from Boston’s reserves compared to twenty-two from those of New Orleans – showing depth on each side but it was ultimately Boston's starters who made significant strides towards sealing this win.

As for individual performances, one cannot overlook how efficiently both teams converted two-point attempts – Boston at sixty-seven percent and New Orleans at sixty-four percent respectively – indicating tough battles inside throughout this contest.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory, fans can catch the next game featuring their beloved Celtics taking on Indiana Pacers right here at TD Garden on January 30th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming match will be broadcasted nationally on TNT (channel 245) and locally on NBCS-BOS (channel 630), ensuring supporters won't miss any action whether cheering from home or within these hallowed walls where tonight’s triumph unfolded.

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