Anfernee Simons scored 25 points (18 on 6 3-pointers), and the Boston Celtics routed the New Orleans Pelicans 122-90.
The Celtics led by as many as 32, pulling away with a 25-2 run in the fourth quarter.
Luka Garza scored 16 points (7 during a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter) off the bench, and Josh Minott added 15 points and 9 rebounds on 6 for 9 shooting.
For the Pelicans, Jordan Poole scored 22 points.
The Celtics shot 48.4% from the field and 34.0% from 3 to the Pelicans’ 33.3% and 25.0%. They outscored the Pelicans 57-37 off the bench. The Celtics’ starters outscored the Pelicans 34-22 in 13 minutes together.