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.

Anfernee Simons made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, and the Boston Celtics earned their first victory over the season by pulling away to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-90 on Monday night.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game to be played on October 29, 2025 on ESPN.

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.

After an uneven first start on Monday, the Pelicans are confident rookie Jeremiah Fears can bounce back and put the performance behind him.

The New Orleans Pelicans were down superstar forward Zion Williamson against the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday, and it couldn’t have been more apparent as t

Brown (injury management) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans. Brown produced 41 points (12-25 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 12-15 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 loss to the Pistons,

The Boston Celtics will play the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Oct. 27, in what will be the second night of a back-to-back. Joe Mazzulla's team lost to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, Oct. 26, marking the first 0-3 start to the season since the 2013-14 season.