The Boston Celtics will host the Indiana Pacers this Sunday at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This game marks the second meeting between the teams in just three days. On Friday, the Celtics dominated the Pacers with a commanding 142-105 victory.
The win marked the Celtics comeback win after their disappointing 118-114 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day. The Celtics are currently holding a 23-8 record while the Pacers are 15-17 in the season.
Both teams have provided updates on their rosters. For the Celtics, star forward Jayson Tatum is expected to play. Tatum has been a consistent force this season, averaging 28.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game despite missing only three games.
Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and big man Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the game.
On the Pacers’ side, injuries continue to impact their lineup. Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are both out for the season with calf injuries, while Aaron Nesmith will miss the game due to an ankle issue. Additionally, forward Obi Toppin is questionable with an ankle injury.
Jeff Teague Calls Jayson Tatum And Jaylen Brown The NBA’s Best Duo
Former NBA star Jeff Teague has crowned Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as the league’s best duo during an episode of his podcast, Club 520. Teague initially overlooked the Boston Celtics stars earlier in the discussion but quickly corrected himself, acknowledging their dominance.
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“My fault, I disrespected my boys. Yeah, I disrespected y’all, my fault. See, they are so good they you forget about them; it just be easy for them. They have so many other players that step up and play well, you forget, like Derrick White, who got a fan club, and Jrue Holiday, who got a fan club,” Teague said.
Tatum and Brown’s chemistry was instrumental in leading the Celtics to a championship last season. This season, the duo is determined to keep the Celtics as strong title contenders and achieve the rare feat of back-to-back championships.
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