Boston Celtics Tie NBA Record With 29 Three-Pointers in Win Over Pelicans
- The Boston Celtics tied an NBA and franchise record by making 29 three-pointers in a 144-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on April 10, 2026.
- Sam Hauser led the scoring effort for the Celtics with 24 points, eight of which came from beyond the arc.
- The 29 three-pointers made by the Celtics on April 10, 2026, equal a mark the team previously set on October 22, 2024, in a game against the New...
The Boston Celtics tied an NBA and franchise record by making 29 three-pointers in a 144-118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on April 10, 2026. The blowout win allowed Boston to clinch the Atlantic Division and secure the No. 2 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.
Sam Hauser led the scoring effort for the Celtics with 24 points, eight of which came from beyond the arc. Jaylen Brown added 23 points in 29 minutes of action before sitting out the entire fourth quarter. Payton Pritchard contributed 21 points and 10 assists to the victory.
Record-Tying Performance
The 29 three-pointers made by the Celtics on April 10, 2026, equal a mark the team previously set on October 22, 2024, in a game against the New York Knicks. This league-wide record is also shared by the Milwaukee Bucks, who reached the total on December 29, 2020, against Miami, and the Memphis Grizzlies, who matched the mark on April 6 against Cleveland.
Boston’s offensive barrage was a collective effort, with eight different players recording at least two three-pointers. Center Neemias Queta also contributed to the record, knocking down the first three-pointer of his career to go along with 10 rebounds.
Game Flow and Roster Management
Jaylen Brown ignited the Celtics’ early momentum, scoring 12 points in the first quarter to help Boston establish a 22-point cushion. The Celtics eventually extended their lead to as many as 41 points over the Pelicans.
The victory came despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, who was given the night off to rest. Tatum has not played back-to-back nights since returning from Achilles tendon surgery. Brown had returned to the lineup for the April 10 game after sitting out a loss in New York on April 9, 2026, due to left Achilles tendinitis.
Pelicans Struggles and Injuries
The New Orleans Pelicans continued a difficult stretch, losing nine of their last 10 games. The loss confirms that the Pelicans will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
New Orleans played without several key starters on April 10, 2026, including:
- Zion Williamson (right knee)
- Trey Murphy III (right ankle sprain)
- Dejounte Murray (bruised left hand)
- Herb Jones (rest)
- Saddiq Bey (rest)
Despite the missing starters, Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 36 points, while Derik Queen contributed 25 points and 11 rebounds.