The Boston Celtics jumped out to an early lead vs. the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden this past Friday (April 10) evening, and never trailed again in the near-wire-to-wire blowout victory, the Celtics coming away with a 144-118 shellacking of the Pels.

It was the 55th win of Boston’s campaign in what was seen by many as a gap year at its start, and saw the Celtics tie the all-time 3-point record for a team in the win as well with a total of 29. The shot margin was actually tied at 96 each, but Boston shot 49 percent from beyond the arc while the Pels hit just 28 percent from deep. The battle of the boards was tied at 44 each, but the hot perimeter shooting from the Celtics was more than enough to force the issue.

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Let’s take a look at the best plays captured in images from the Boston win.

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A general view of the game between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A general view of the game between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) tries to slow down Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) tries to slow down Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) goes to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) goes to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) goes to the basket during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) goes to the basket during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) tries to get past Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) tries to get past Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) tries to go between New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) and center Derik Queen (22) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) tries to go between New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) and center Derik Queen (22) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A Wilson NBA ball goes through the hoop before the game between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A Wilson NBA ball goes through the hoop before the game between the Boston Celtics and the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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