Celtics Shatter 3-Point Record, Secure Playoff Spot

0:00On April 11, Boston Celtics just dropped a statement with a 144-118 beat down on the New Orleans Pelicans, tying the NBA record with 29-3 pointers made. Sam Houser lit it up for 24 points on 8 from deep, Jalen Brown dropped 23 in under 30 minutes, and Peyton Pritchard, notched 21 points with 10 assists. That win locked up the Eastern Conference's number two seed and the Atlantic Division title for Boston. Some came back strong after missing Thursday's game with Achilles tendonitis, dropping 12 points in the first quarter to spark a 22 point, lead early. The Celtics blew it open, leading by as much as 41 without Jason Tatum, who sat to rest after his recent surgery recovery. Pelicans couldn't keep up, even with Jeremiah Fears pouring in 36 points and Derek Queen adding 25 and 11 boards. Orleans has dropped nine of their last 10 and will miss the playoffs for the second year running, hammered by injuries and rest for stars like.

1:01Zion Williamson, Herb Jones, and Dejunte Murray. Seven Celtics hit at least two threes each, including Big Man Neomias Keta, draining his first career, three pointer alongside 10 rebounds. That matches Boston's own franchise mark from back in October against the Knicks, shared now with a couple other teams in league history, both squads gear up for Sunday. Pelicans head to Minnesota while Boston hosts the Magic at home, keeping the playoff push rolling strong. That's your update from Boston Celtics news today, powered by AI.