The New Orleans Pelicans lost their fifth consecutive game on Friday in heartbreaking fashion, as Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum nailed the game-winner to spoil a potential upset in New Orleans.

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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.

With less than a second left in a tie game, Tatum hit a contested, game-winning fadeaway jump shot to give the Celtics a dramatic 118-116 win on the road. Tatum finished the game with 27 points on 10-of-21 shooting with 10 assists and six rebounds.

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McCollum entered the record books, hitting a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to break the franchise record for 3-pointers made. It was the 629th 3-pointer since McCollum arrived in New Orleans three years ago. He passed Jrue Holiday, who made 628 in his seven seasons in New Orleans.

The jumper capped off a gritty performance by the Pelicans despite missing three starters (Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones). New Orleans also lost Dejounte Murray to injury in the first quarter but Trey Murphy III made up for his absence with a game-high 40 points including eight made 3s.

Trey Murphy III has had a breakout season as he has emerged as a key piece of the future for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Pelicans have now lost four in a row. The Pelicans lost a tight one Wednesday night at home to the Dallas Mavericks, 137-136. New Orleans was led by Trey Murphy III with 32 points and Zion Williams who chipped in 29. Boston blasted the Bulls Wednesday night, 122-100. Kristaps Porzingis led all scorers with 34 points.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a tight home loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday with a final score of 137-136. Trey Murphy III led the way for New Orleans with 32 points, as Murphy, Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, and CJ McCollum each scored 23+ in a losing effort.

CJ McCollum and the Boston Celtics will battle when the New Orleans Pelicans (12-36) square off against the Celtics (33-15) at Smoothie King Center on Friday, January 31 at 8:00 PM ET.Their last