Celtics-Pelicans recap: The Jays come up clutch in thrilling C's win

Jayson Tatum walks through the final possession that ended with him drilling a jump shot with 0.2 seconds remaining to sink the Pelicans.

Our Celtics Postgame Live crew reacts to Jayson Tatum drilling the game-winner with 0.2 seconds remaining:

Jaylen Brown caught up with NBC Sports Boston's Abby Chin after the Celtics' thrilling 118-116 win over the Pelicans:

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray exited Friday's game with a non-contact leg injury that has turned out to be a torn Achilles, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Murray will miss the rest of the season.

According to Celtics stats guru Dick Lipe, Jayson Tatum is now 3-for-6 this season in the last five seconds for the lead or tie. That's tied for the most in the league with Tyler Herro (3-for-8).

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum drilled the game-winner with 0.2 seconds remaining. Watch the thrilling finish below:

Score: 116-114 Celtics, 33.9 seconds left in fourth quarter

Jaylen Brown hit a huge midrange jumper to put the C's up two with 34 seconds left. His shot came after Kristaps Porzingis missed both of his free throws to keep the game tied.

Score: 113-111 Celtics, 3:01 left in fourth quarter

You might want to tune into NBC Sports Boston, because this matchup is coming down to the wire. Again.

The Pelicans continue to punch back with Trey Murphy III (38 points, 8-11 3-PT) and Jose Alvarado (20 points) leading the way. Boston hasn't been able to get consistent stops here in the fourth.

Score: 108-101 Celtics, 6:21 left in fourth quarter

The Celtics have held off the pesky Pelicans so far in the fourth quarter and extended their lead to seven with just over six minutes remaining.

Jaylen Brown (25 points) and Jayson Tatum (24 points) have led the way in the scoring column for the C's. Trey Murphy III (35 points) has been a thorn in Boston's side all night, as has Jose Alvarado (20 points).

Score: 98-95 Celtics, 8:54 left in fourth quarter

Luke Kornet has made a major impact off the C's bench with 11 points, three assists, two rebounds, one block and a steal. The big man has helped Boston maintain its slim lead early in the final frame.

Score: 91-86 Celtics

It's deja vu for the C's and Pelicans as these two teams appear headed toward another nail-biter.

The Celtics are shooting 49.3 percent from the floor and 38.9 percent from 3-point range, but the Pelicans have kept up thanks to a huge night from Trey Murphy III (32 points, 12-16 FG).

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum lead Boston with 25 and 22 points, respectively. Kristaps Porzingis has been outstanding on both ends of the floor with nine points, five assists, four blocks, and three steals.

According to Celtics stats guru Dick Lipe, Kristaps Porzingis is the first Celtic in nearly 20 years to have at least five assists, four blocks and three steals in a game. The most recent to hit those marks was Delonte West against the Knicks on Nov. 2, 2005.

Score: 84-83 Celtics, 3:36 left in third quarter

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has kept New Orleans in this game with 32 points on 12-of-16 shooting, including 6-of-9 from 3-point range. His six 3s mark a season-high, and his career-high is 10.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum lead the Celtics with 24 and 23 points, respectively.

Score: 72-69 Celtics, 6:13 left in third quarter

The short-handed Pelicans refuse to go down without a fight. They've trimmed Boston's lead to three in what's been a back-and-forth third quarter.

Trey Murphy III has stayed hot for New Orleans with a game-high 26 points on 5-of-8 from 3-point range. Jose Alvarado has stepped up with 12 points off the bench, filling in nicely for the injured Dejounte Murray.

Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics with 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting (4-8 3-PT). Derrick White (10 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (9 points) have been excellent defensively. White has two steals and Porzingis has three steals to go with a whopping four blocks.

Score: 59-53 Celtics

The Celtics found their groove in the second quarter and will take a six-point lead into the locker room.

Jayson Tatum caught fire and now leads the C's with 13 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers. Jaylen Brown added 12 points while Sam Hauser chipped in nine (3-6 3-PT) off the bench.

Derrick White had seven points to go with three steals. Kristaps Porzingis (7 points) also shined defensively in the first half with two steals and two blocks.

With his ninth point of the night, Jaylen Brown became the 15th player in Celtics history with at least 11,000 points.

Score: 38-37 Pelicans, 8:43 left in second quarter

The Pelicans made the Celtics sweat until the final buzzer the last time these two teams faced off on Jan. 12. They fell 120-119, but it was an admirable effort by a team that hasn't had much success this season. It looks like we might be in for another close finish in this one.

New Orleans has maintained the early lead with help from Trey Murphy III (16 points) and Brandon Boston (7 points). Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics with 10.

Score: 34-31 Pelicans

The Celtics have no answers for Trey Murphy III. The Pelicans guard notched 16 first-quarter points on 6-of-8 shooting (3-5 3-PT).

Sam Hauser drilled three 3-pointers of his own and leads the C's with nine points. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis both have seven points.

Score: 22-21 Celtics, 3:51 left in first quarter

Pelicans star Dejounte Murray was helped off the court with a non-contact leg injury. He had four points and five rebounds before departing.

Trey Murphy leads the Pelicans with eight points. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis lead the C's with seven points apiece.

Score: 13-10 Celtics, 6:35 left in first quarter

Jaylen Brown (6 points) and Jayson Tatum (5 points) have combined for 11 of the Celtics' 13 points through the first five-and-a-half minutes. Both are 1-for-2 from 3-point range.

Trey Murphy III leads the Pelicans with six points.

Celtics: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis.

Pelicans: CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Javonte Green, Trey Murphy III, Yves Missi.

Sam Hauser and Al Horford will be available for Friday's game after missing Wednesday's win over the Bulls.

The Pelicans ruled star Zion Williamson out for Friday's game due to an illness.