Celtics and Pelicans Clash in Highly Anticipated Non-Conference Showdown: A Look at the Matchup and Recent Performance.

The Boston Celtics (57-16, first in the Eastern Conference) and the New Orleans Pelicans (45-28, fifth in the Western Conference) will face off against each other in a non-conference matchup on Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT in New Orleans.

The Pelicans have a strong record of 21-14 in home games, but they have struggled in close games with a 1-6 record. In contrast, the Celtics have a 25-13 record on the road and are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 15.5 fast break points per game, led by Jaylen Brown who averages 4.4 points per game.

The two teams have met before this season, with the Celtics winning their last matchup against the Pelicans on January 30th with a score of 118 to 112. The top performers to watch include Jonas Valanciunas and Zion Williamson for the Pelicans, and Derrick White and Sam Hauser for the Celtics.

In terms of recent performance, both teams have been putting up impressive offensive numbers. The Pelicans average 110.3 points while the Celtics average 123.5 points in their last ten games respectively. Despite this, injuries may play a factor as Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado are out for the Pelicans while Jaden Springer and Al Horford are out for the Celtics.