Almost a microcosm of the issues that have been plaguing the Celtics since mid-December, from it seeming like there was a lid on the basket for shots from beyond the arc to struggles to score and defensive lapses when it counts the most.

Do the Boston Celtics need to add a reserve wing to their roster before the 2025 NBA Playoffs? If you ask the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn, he might say that it is something that the Celtics ought to be looking into, depending on which players happen to still be available to them.

The Celtics turned the game around with a dominant fourth quarter, relying on rim pressure and rebounding. Jaylen Brown’s playmaking and Tatum’s isolation skills were key, while Boston exploited Zion Williamson’s defensive weaknesses and neutralized the Pelicans’ shooting threats.