Breaking News:Boston Celtics Makes Announcement After Pelicans-Celtics Game
- February 1, 2025 – The Boston Celtics have issued an official statement following their thrilling 118-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The game, which ended with a clutch last-second jumper by Jayson Tatum, was overshadowed by the unfortunate injury to Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray, who suffered a torn Achilles in the first quarter.
In their announcement, the Celtics extended their well wishes to Murray, with head coach Joe Mazzulla stating, “We never want to see injuries like that happen. Dejounte is a great competitor, and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.” Several Celtics players, including Tatum and Jaylen Brown, also expressed their support for Murray on social media.
The Celtics’ win was a hard-fought battle, with Tatum leading the charge, scoring 31 points, including the game-winning shot. Jaylen Brown contributed 28 points, while Derrick White and Kristaps Porziņģis played key roles in securing the victory.
The win further solidifies Boston’s position at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. However, the team also announced that forward Al Horford would be undergoing further evaluation after experiencing soreness in his knee during the game. While the injury is not believed to be serious, the team will monitor his status closely as they continue their push toward the playoffs.
With their next game approaching, the Celtics will look to build on their momentum as they prepare for another key matchup.