Game Preview: Pacers vs Celtics
Malcolm Brogdon played his first game since Jan. 19 against Oklahoma City. It was his and Tyrese Haliburton's first match together. The Pacers lost in overtime in their first home game after the All-Star break. They play the Celtics on Sunday evening. Boston has been on a winning streak since January. They won at Brooklyn and at Detroit before traveling to Indiana.
Chris Duarte is questionable for Pacers. Ricky Rubio is out with a torn left ACL. Myles Turner is injured. T.J. Warren is also out. Celtics have no players injured at this time.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 67 points and 11 3-pointers to lead Boston to a 119-100 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Celtics went 7-for-10 from 3 in the first quarter and jumped out to 35-25 lead. Myles Turner had a team-high 18 points for Indiana. Domantas Sabonis added 17 points, six rebounds and six assists. Caris LeVert added 16 points.
The Celtics have won four straight games against Indiana. Brogdon surpassed 5,000 career points in Friday's game against Oklahoma City. The Pacers have played 35 "clutch" games this season, but they have only a 9-26 record in those games.
The Celtics have won four straight games against Indiana. The Pacers have played 35 "clutch" games with the score within five points with five minutes or less remaining in regulation. They have a 9-26 record in those games.
The Pacers welcome Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 5:00 PM ET.
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