Pacers Exact Revenge on Celtics with Dominant Performance
The Indiana Pacers delivered a resounding 123-114 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday, avenging a lopsided loss just three days prior.This win marks the Pacers’ second triumph in their three encounters with the reigning NBA champions this season.
Leading the charge for Indiana was Tyrese Haliburton, who delivered a stellar performance with 31 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. He was joined by five othre Pacers players who scored in double figures, showcasing the team’s extraordinary offensive depth. Andrew Nembhard contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Pascal Siakam added 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Bennedict Mathurin chipped in 14 points, and Myles Turner added 13. Jarace Walker provided a spark off the bench, scoring 12 of the Pacers’ 31 bench points.The Pacers shot an impressive 53% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc, demonstrating their offensive efficiency.
Despite a valiant effort from Jaylen Brown, who scored 31 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out six assists, the Celtics couldn’t overcome the Pacers’ offensive onslaught. Jayson Tatum added 22 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, while Payton Pritchard provided a valuable 21 points off the bench, shooting an efficient 5 of 8 from the field. Derrick White contributed 17 points, and Dominican Al Horford, starting for Joe Mazzulla, added five points, five rebounds, and three assists.
The Celtics, missing Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, struggled to keep pace with the Pacers’ blistering scoring pace. Indiana shot a scorching 59.5% from the field in the first half, with Nembhard leading the way with 14 points. The Celtics, led by Brown’s 18 points on 8 of 10 shooting, managed to keep the deficit to seven points at halftime.
The Pacers extended their lead to double digits in the third quarter and started the fourth quarter strong, building a 105-94 advantage. Tatum spearheaded a 9-0 run that brought the Celtics within two points, but the Pacers responded with a decisive 13-0 run, sealing their victory at TD Garden.
This loss marked the Celtics’ ninth of the season and their sixth at home in 18 games, a concerning trend for a team that only lost four home games out of 31 last year. Despite the setback, the Celtics remain second in the Eastern Conference with a 23-9 record, trailing only the Cleveland Cavaliers (27-4).
The Pacers, currently eighth in the East with a 16-17 record, have solidified their position in the playoff race with this impressive win.
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