Sullinger has 11 points and 20 rebounds as Celtics beat Pelicans 111-93
Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points (12 in the second quarter), and the Boston Celtics beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-93.
The Celtics took control with a 23-7 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 22.
Kelly Olynyk scored 21 points (10 in the fourth quarter) on 8 for 13 shooting off the bench, and Jared Sullinger added 11 points and 20 rebounds.
For the Pelicans, Ryan Anderson had 18 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.
The Celtics shot 49.4% from the field and 42.9% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 41.1% and 30.8%. The Pelicans outscored the Celtics 66-41 off the bench. The Celtics’ starters outscored the Pelicans 46-23 in 18 minutes together.