Celtics miss breaking NBA 3-point record, but lock up No. 2 seed

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics flirted with a piece of NBA history in Friday night’s 144-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. They didn’t quite get it, but did lock up something even more valuable: The No. 2 seed in the East in the upcoming playoffs. The Celtics tied a franchise and NBA record with