The shorthanded Pelicans head to TD Garden on Wednesday, where the Celtics have the opportunity to secure the season sweep.
Boston beat New Orleans at Smoothie King Center when it was closer to full health in November, and it again has the advantage in availability for the second and final meeting of the year between the two teams. Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Brandon Ingram (toe) are both out for Willie Green's team, and Herbert Jones (back) is doubtful. Joe Mazulla's squad isn't at peak health, with Marcus Smart (knee) and Robert Williams III (knee) both questionable, but the C's certainly have the edge when it comes to star power with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown active.