New Orleans Pelicans edge closer to play-offs as Boston Celtics lose again

The New Orleans Pelicans edged closer to securing an NBA play-off spot with a 135-123 win over the Sacramento Kings.
The Pelicans are sixth in the Western Conference, the final guaranteed play-off spot, with two games remaining.
CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson scored 31 points each, with McCollum also adding nine three-pointers and seven assists.
Elsewhere, Eastern Conference top seed the Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks for a second straight defeat.
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points, his fifth consecutive effort of more than 35 points, and was able to sit out the fourth quarter as the Knicks wrapped up a 118-109 win.
Josh Hart also starred with 16 points and 16 rebounds and Isaiah Hartenstein added 11 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.