Despite being a top-two team in the East, the Celtics narrowly avoided an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Pelicans as the defending champions pulled away with a one-point

Jayson Tatum ’s big night helped the Celtics escape with a harrowing 120-119 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Here are the takeaways. Jayson Tatum lifted the Celtics to a win.

Jayson Tatum continues to shoulder a heavy amount of criticism, despite proving himself as one of the best players in the world.