Boston Celtics vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 27, 2025

The market total opened at 212, and the Celtics' decisive 122–90 victory in New Orleans delivered a combined 212 points—hitting the number squarely on a night when Boston's defense suffocated the Pelicans from the opening tip. The first quarter set the tone immediately, combining for 60 points and signaling an over-under battle that would hinge on pacing and efficiency rather than fireworks. Boston's 34 points in Q1 against New Orleans' 26 established early control, and while the second half showed tighter scoring across the board—46 combined points in Q3 and 47 in Q4—the first half's 119 combined points had already loaded the scales toward the total.

The Celtics' efficiency was the story. Anfernee Simons led Boston with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Payton Pritchard contributed 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Luka Garza added 16 points and 6 boards. Jordan Poole paced New Orleans with 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists, but the Pelicans' supporting cast couldn't keep pace—Derik Queen managed 12 points and Yves Missi chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Boston's third-quarter clamp-down, outscoring New Orleans 22–24, effectively sealed a blowout that never approached the pace early indicators suggested. The combined total landed flush at the pregame number, a rare equilibrium in a lopsided affair.