The Celtics escaped New Orleans with a 118-116 win over the Pelicans on Friday night thanks to Jayson Tatum’s heroics. However, the visitors were playing at a bit of a disadvantage late thanks to a crucial missed call that they had to overcome in the final 76 seconds of regulation .

After Pelicans veteran guard CJ McCollum drained a clutch floater with just 24 seconds remaining to tie it, Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum took matters into his own hands, drilling the game-winner with McCollum in his face.

Celtics Jaylen Brown – 28 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists Jayson Tatum – 27 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists Kristaps Porziņģis – 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists Top Performers – Pelicans Trey Murphy III – 40 points (season-high),