The Boston Celtics didn't just beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night; they put on a three-point shooting clinic for the ages. In a dominant 144-118 victory at TD Garden, the Celtics rained down a franchise-record-tying 29 three-pointers, a performance that not only secured the win but also officially clinched the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Coming off a missed opportunity the night before, the Celtics came out with a clear mission. The result was an offensive explosion that saw them tie their own franchise mark for threes in a game, falling just one shy of the NBA record. Sam Hauser led the long-range assault, draining 8 triples on his way to 24 points, while Jaylen Brown added an efficient 23 points.

This statement win wrapped up Boston's fifth consecutive Atlantic Division title and extended their remarkable winning streak over the Pelicans to ten games. With the playoff picture now set, the Celtics can approach their final regular-season game against the Orlando Magic with the luxury of resting key players, fully prepared and poised for another deep postseason run.