The NBA Record That the Celtics Have Tied to Secure the 2nd Place in the East

Boston Celtics came close to a historic night from beyond the arc by hitting 29 three-pointers in their resounding 144-118 victory against New Orleans Pelicans, a result that also secured them the second spot in the East for the playoffs.

The team led by Joe Mazzulla tied the NBA and franchise record with those 29 shots made from long range, a number that had previously been achieved and is also shared by other teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and the Milwaukee Bucks.

The atmosphere at TD Garden was electric as Boston approached the record. When the young Hugo González hit the three-pointer that equaled the mark with just over a minute left, the crowd erupted calling for one more to claim the record alone.

A record that slipped away in the final minute

Despite the crowd's push, that historic shot never materialized. The Celtics had several possessions to attempt it down the stretch but chose not to force the situation on the final play, running out the clock as directed by the bench.

Payton Pritchard acknowledged after the game that the team was fully aware of what was at stake, although he humorously suggested that maybe the crowd should "keep quiet" next time to avoid adding extra pressure.

Collective contribution and team growth

The outside shooting was a team effort: up to eight players scored at least two three-pointers, with Sam Hauser leading the way with 24 points and eight makes from long range. Neemias Queta also had a standout moment, hitting his first NBA three-pointer celebrated enthusiastically by the whole bench.

Beyond the tied record, the victory reinforces Boston's great season. With 55 wins, the team reaches 50 wins for the fourth consecutive season under Mazzulla's leadership, exceeding expectations despite significant absences and roster changes.

Pritchard highlighted this collective growth as the night's greatest achievement, pointing out that many doubted the team's potential at the start of the season. Now, with the second spot secured, the Celtics look to the playoffs with a sense that they still have room to show more.

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