Celtics Cruise Past Pelicans in Lopsided Matchup

Boston extends win streak against New Orleans with another dominant performance.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:11am

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The Boston Celtics continued their dominance over the New Orleans Pelicans, cruising to a 122-90 victory at TD Garden. Boston's AI-powered computer prediction model had accurately forecasted the Celtics' large margin of victory in this matchup.

Why it matters

The Celtics have now won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Pelicans, with an average margin of victory of over 10 points. This continued success highlights Boston's status as an elite team in the Eastern Conference, while the struggling Pelicans have yet to find a way to compete with the conference powerhouses.

The details

The Celtics led wire-to-wire, jumping out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looking back. Boston's stifling defense limited the Pelicans' scoring opportunities, while the Celtics' balanced offensive attack proved too much for the visitors to handle.

  • The Celtics won the most recent matchup between the two teams on October 27th, 2025 by a score of 122-90.
  • Over the last 5 games, Boston has a perfect 5-0 record against New Orleans, winning each contest by an average of 10.6 points.

The players

Boston Celtics

An NBA franchise based in Boston, Massachusetts that has won a record 17 championships and is considered one of the league's premier organizations.

New Orleans Pelicans

An NBA franchise based in New Orleans, Louisiana that has struggled to find consistent success in recent seasons.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has allowed us to dominate this matchup.”

— Jayson Tatum, Celtics Forward

What’s next

The Celtics will look to extend their winning streak against the Pelicans when the two teams meet again on April 15th.

The takeaway

Boston's continued mastery over New Orleans underscores the Celtics' status as an elite NBA team, while the Pelicans' inability to compete with the conference's top squads remains a concern for the franchise.