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.

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics fended off the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 Sunday night.

As for the Celtics, health issues plaguing the team in December have mostly improved in January, but they have to shake off their low-focus play that has plagued them since last month. Even the lowly Pels are a threat with how Boston has been playing.