New Orleans Pelicans vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 10, 2026

Boston's 26-point victory over New Orleans delivered a blowout that shattered the pregame total by nearly 40 points. The Celtics won 144–118, combining for 262 points against a market line of 223.5—a decisive OVER that DAGGER's pregame model caught before tipoff, though the live call missed as the game's narrative shifted sharply in Boston's favor.

The opening quarter set the tone immediately, with 69 combined points flooding the scoreboard as both teams traded blows. Boston's early aggression, anchored by Sam Hauser's 24 points and Payton Pritchard's 10 assists, helped the Celtics establish a 44–25 lead. The second half tightened considerably; the two sides combined for just 64 points in the fourth quarter, a dramatic deceleration after Q1's explosive pace. Yet New Orleans never gained real traction. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 36 points and 6 assists, while Derik Queen added 25 points and 11 rebounds, but Boston's depth—Jaylen Brown chipped in 23 points—proved insurmountable. The Celtics' 115.0 points per game over their last 10 contests looked conservative given their 144-point output here, in stark contrast to New Orleans' defensive struggles (119.7 allowed per game over the same span). This matchup echoed their earlier 122–90 meeting this season; Boston simply dominated once again.