If you haven’t been tapped in with Celtics circles, let me fill you in. Jaylen Brown is becoming the scapegoat for the Celtics’ recent rough patch. That rough patch I’m referring to is encapsulated in their last 20 games— an 11-9 record.

Boston’s options for adding on that front are quite limited with the assumption they don’t want to touch anyone in the existing rotation. Jaden Springer’s $4 million salary caps what the team can send out for a player in a swap since the Celtics can’t aggregate salaries as a second apron.

New Orleans will try to stop its four-game losing streak when the New Orleans Pelicans play Boston. The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime when both teams were missing key players.

Kristaps Porzingis starred in this win with 34 points and eight three-pointers. Jaylen Brown was not far behind with 28 points.

Jayson Tatum delivered the Celtics a near crunch time win instead of a loss that would've been defined by late free throw shooting.

Tatum finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds and Jaylen Brown scored 28 points for the Celtics, who forced 20 New Orleans turnovers. Trey Murphy erupted for 40 points for the Pelicans, who were without Zion Williamson (illness), Brandon Ingram (ankle), Herbert Jones (shoulder), Daniel Theis (thumb), and Jordan Hawkins (illness).

The Boston Celtics will hit the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans in what could be a competitive matchup. Coming off a strong win against the Chicago Bulls

Jayson Tatum hit a buzzer-beating game-winner as the Celtics avoided a major upset in New Orleans, beating the Pelicans 118-116.

Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum all need touches in a Celtics offense that hasn't been as fluid and automatic this year.

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for an important matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to build on their much-needed win over the Chicago Bulls.

As the trade deadline approaches, here are five thoughts on where the Celtics are at and where they might improve.