New Orleans Pelicans (26-20, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (35-11, first in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans plays Boston for a non-conference matchup.
The Celtics have gone 20-2 at home. Boston has a 4-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points.