The Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers game will be played on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET, at TD Garden. The Celtics, reigning champions, have been strong this season, ranking second in the Eastern Conference with a 22-8 record. However, they are currently on a two-game losing streak, with recent losses to the Orlando Magic (104-108) and a surprising defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers (114-118).
The Pacers are in eighth place in the East with a 15-15 record. They’re on a hot streak, having won five games in a row, including a 111-105 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics and Pacers have already met once this season, with the Pacers winning 135-132 in overtime on October 30. All-time, Boston leads the series with 109 wins compared to Indiana’s 86, over 195 regular-season games.
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers: Prediction
The Celtics have been one of the top teams offensively this season, averaging 118.9 points per game, ranking 4th in the NBA. They’re also solid defensively, allowing 109.8 points per game, good for 7th in the league. On the rebounding front, they grab 45.3 per game but give up 44.3, which is in the lower half of the league. Their three-point shooting is a big strength, leading the NBA with 18.4 made per game, though their shooting percentage of 36.5% puts them in the middle of the pack.
The Pacers, meanwhile, are averaging 114.8 points per game, ranking 10th in the league, but their defense has been a weakness, allowing 115.9 points per game (22nd). When it comes to rebounding, the Pacers sit near the bottom, pulling in just 40.6 per game, and they give up 43.9, ranking 16th. On offense, they’re making 12.8 three-pointers per game (18th), with a shooting percentage of 37.6%, which ranks 6th in the NBA.
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Boston Celtics
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- PG Payton Pritchard
- SG Derrick White
- SF Jaylen Brown
- PF Jayson Tatum
- C Luke Kornet
Indiana Pacers
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers: Injuries Update
The Celtics have a couple of injury concerns for their upcoming game. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable due to an ankle injury, while Jrue Holiday is also listed as questionable with a shoulder issue.
On the other hand, Pacers’ Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are both out for the season due to calf injuries. Aaron Nesmith is also out with an ankle injury, and Myles Turner is questionable with an oblique problem.
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