The NBA champions Boston Celtics fend off an earnest upset bid by the Western Conference's worst team, the injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans, by a single point, 120-119
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C.J. McCollum missed a layup in traffic just before the final buzzer that would have handed the Pelicans the victory. Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who had lost two of their previous three games. Boston also received 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists from Jaylen Brown.
Zion Williamson returned from a one-game suspension and had 16 points, seven rebounds and five steals for New Orleans.
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