Anfernee Simons had his best game of the season against the Pelicans, draining 3-pointers and looking like the scorer he's been throughout his career.

The New Orleans Pelicans showed some promise in the first two games of the season. But Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics showed that it all may have just been false hope.

After their worst start to a season in a dozen years, the 2025-26 Celtics finally secured their first victory Monday night in New Orleans.

Outside of Brown, Jayson Tatum is the only other player on the team's injury report, as he continues to rehab following his Achilles tendon tear during the Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the New York Knicks last season. Beyond the star forwards, Mazzulla will have a fully healthy roster to choose from.

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There are five NBA games tonight, including two airing on NBC and Peacock. The first of those games features the New York Knicks traveling to take on the Milwaukee Bucks, and the second features the Golden State Warriors hosting the Los Angeles Clippers.

Simons totaled 25 points (9-17 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 122-90 win over the Pelicans. Simons had been quiet through his first three games of the season,