By Matthew Geagan, CBS Boston

BOSTON – The disturbing trend of hopelessness continued for the Boston Celtics on Sunday, as the team blew a 24-point lead in the second half to the New Orleans Pelicans. It’s another embarrassing Boston defeat to add to the giant pile of embarrassing defeats, dropping the Celtics back to.500 at 15-15 on the season. The Celtics let their 24-point lead evaporate by going 6-for-22 in the fourth quarter, while the Pelicans feasted in the paint. The Celtics made no real attempt to attack the basket and get to the line as their lead slipped away, attempting just five free throws in the fourth quarter.