Time, TV, lineups, notes for April 10
Jaylen Brown missed Thursday’s recreation due to left Achilles tendinitis, however was listed as out there for Friday. Sam Houser (low again spasm), Neemias Queta (proper toe sprain), and Derrick White (proper knee contusion) had been additionally listed as out there.
The Pelicans will likely be with out main scorers Trey Murphy III (proper ankle sprain) and Zion Willliamson (proper knee damage administration).
The Celtics wrap up the common season on Sunday at residence towards the Magic. The NBA play-in match will likely 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 report: 26-54. vs. unfold: 43-34, 3 pushes. Over/below: 39-41
Last 10 video games: 2-8. vs. unfold: 4-5, 1 push. Over/below: 4-6
CELTICS
Season report: 54-26. vs. unfold: 47-33. Over/below: 29-51
Last 10 video games: 7-3. vs. unfold: 7-3. Over/below: 4-6
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per recreation: New Orleans 115.4, Boston 114.5
Points allowed per recreation: New Orleans 119.6, Boston 107.0
Field purpose share: New Orleans .466, Boston .467
Opponent area purpose share: New Orleans .476, Boston .442
3-point share: New Orleans .349, Boston .365
Opponent 3-point share: 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 residence video games, whereas the Pelicans are 9-30 on the street. New Orleans has an 8-41 report towards groups over .500. … Boston ranks seventh within the league with 12.6 offensive rebounds per recreation, 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 will likely 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 damage administration causes.
Information from The Associated Press was used on this report.
(*10*)Matt Pepin could be reached at matt.pepin@globe.com.
