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 ’s big night helped the Celtics escape with a harrowing 120-119 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Here are the takeaways. Jayson Tatum lifted the Celtics to a win.

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.