Almost a microcosm of the issues that have been plaguing the Celtics since mid-December, from it seeming like there was a lid on the basket for shots from beyond the arc to struggles to score and defensive lapses when it counts the most.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had some interesting words to say about his team following a team over New Orleans.

The Celtics turned the game around with a dominant fourth quarter, relying on rim pressure and rebounding. Jaylen Brown’s playmaking and Tatum’s isolation skills were key, while Boston exploited Zion Williamson’s defensive weaknesses and neutralized the Pelicans’ shooting threats.