Boston Celtics @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 28, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, March 28, 2027
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Celtics vs Pelicans tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Celtics vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, March 28, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassCeltics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
Jordan PoolePelicansGDay-To-DayIllnessOct 27, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCOutKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Pelicans Preview

The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 2-0. The Celtics rank 5th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Celtics vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 2-0

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 4 GPPelicans 3 GP
119.8#8
Points per game
124.7#3
111.8#13
Opponent points
128.0#29
46.5%#11
Field goal %
47.8%#7
38.6%#5
Three-point %
30.9%#24
76.0%#15
Free throw %
86.2%#3
44.3#16
Rebounds
45.7#12
27.5#8
Assists
24.7#23
9.0#15
Steals
11.7#3
3.8#26
Blocks
5.3#13
15.5#14
Turnovers
15.7#17

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

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Celtics vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Pelicans start?

The Boston Celtics play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Celtics and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Pelicans?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Jordan Poole (Pelicans, day-to-day, illness); Yves Missi (Pelicans, out, knee).

How did Celtics vs Pelicans go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Pelicans game?

The Celtics beat the Pelicans 144-118 on Apr 10, 2026 at home.

Where is Celtics vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Celtics vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Celtics and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.