Jan 31, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) makes a basket to give them the lead against the New Orleans Pelicans with .2 seconds left on the clock during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum hit a buzzer-beating game-winner as the Celtics avoided a major upset in New Orleans, beating the Pelicans 118-116.

After Murray’s injury in the first quarter Friday, the Pelicans continued to battle against last season’s NBA champions. The game wasn’t decided until Boston’s Jayson Tatum hit the game-winner with 0.2 seconds left. Murray’s injury was motivation.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will miss the rest of the season after tearing his right Achilles tendon during Friday's game against the visiting Boston Celtics. With four minutes remaining in the first quarter,

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during Friday night's 118-116 loss to the Celtics, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.