BOS vs NOP Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy NBA Tips

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Boston Celtics will lock horns against New Orleans Pelicans in NBA 2021-22 on Monday, 17 January 2022 at 23:00 PM IST

New Orleans Pelicans

They havent necessarily emerged as a winning franchise, considering the absence of a superstar such as Zion Williamson. However, the individual performances of players like Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas have seen the Pelicans beat some good teams.

Although their latest loss against the Brooklyn Nets sees them at 16-27 on the season, the Pelicans beat the Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Clippers in consecutive games.

The game against the Nets was relatively one-sided, though. New Orleans saw some great contributions from Brandon Ingram, who was the leading scorer for the Pelicans with 22 points. The Pelicans also saw solid outings from Josh Hart and Herb Jones, but they were not enough for the team to beat the Nets.

Key Player - Brandon Ingram

Brandon Ingram could be a key player for the New Orleans Pelicans against the Boston Celtics on Monday.

Ingram has been one of the most valuable assets for the Pelicans in recent years. Emerging as a versatile scorer and playmaker, Ingram has been a consistent contributor to the team.

The 24-year old has recorded 20+ points in his last five outings. With two 30+ point outings in those five games, Ingram also played a key role in New Orleans win against Minnesota.

Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have been relatively fortunate with regards to injuries at the start of the year. Although Marcus Smart continues to be on their injury report for this game, the Celtics have had a fairly successful start to 2022.

On a three-game winning streak following their win against the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics are 22-22 on the season. However, they have struggled to make a solid push to be a playoff side.

Currently the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics will need to put together a series of wins to enter the playoff discussion. Led by the superstar duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics will hope to capitalize on their recent success as they head home for their MLK Day matchup.

Key Player - Jaylen Brown

Brown is a bonafide superstar for the Celtics. Together with Jayson Tatum, the duo are capable of running rampant at the offensive end of the floor. A gifted scorer, Brown has also been an impressive contributor for the team at the defensive end.

Coming off a 19-point outing in the win against the Chicago Bulls, Brown also recorded four steals, seven rebounds and four assists for the game. Although he continues to be a key player at the offensive end of the floor, Brown could potentially have the task of stopping Brandon Ingram on Monday.

The Boston Celtics will also hope that Brown can find his shot from behind the arc in this game. Going 0-5 from downtown in the previous game, the Celtics guard will need to be a threat from beyond the arc to allow Bostons offense to wreak havoc.