- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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The Boston Celtics (15-11) are set to face off against the Indiana Pacers (6-21) at TD Garden this coming Monday.
In their latest game, the Pacers suffered a narrow defeat to the Knicks, finishing 114-113. Indiana posted a shooting percentage of 46.2%, making 43 of 93 field-goal attempts and sinking 11 of their 34 three-point shots. They excelled at the free-throw line, knocking down 16 of 18 for 88.9%. The Pacers gathered a total of 52 rebounds, 16 of which were offensive, and recorded 22 assists despite committing 16 turnovers and racking up 8 steals. Defensively, Indiana allowed New York to shoot at 46.7% efficiency (43 of 92). The Knicks accumulated 31 assists, 10 steals, and 46 rebounds (14 offensive), while blocking 6 shots. The Knicks converted 57.9% of their free throws, making 11 out of 19 attempts, along with 17 of 43 from beyond the arc. Personal fouls were close, with the Pacers committing 20 and the Knicks 19.
Andrew Nembhard shined in the previous matchup, netting 31 points on 12 of 19 shooting. He played for 37 minutes, recording 1 rebound and 4 assists with a shooting efficiency of 63.2%.
The Pacers enter this matchup with a record of 6-21 this season. They score an average of 110.3 points per game (29th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 43.2%. From three-point range, Indiana is hitting 32.9% of their shots (324 of 985) and stands at 78.1% from the free-throw line. Rebounding-wise, the Pacers average 44.2 boards per game and have totaled 631 assists this season, ranking 28th in the NBA for assists. Their turnover average is 13.9 per game, and they commit approximately 22.7 fouls each night.
On defense, Indiana forces 14.1 turnovers per game and averages 22 personal fouls. They currently rank 7th in the league in assists allowed, yielding 673 this season. The Pacers’ defense allows opponents to shoot 47.5% (1,137 of 2,393) and averages 47.7 rebounds surrendered per game. They concede 33.7% from three-point range and are 23rd in the league for points allowed per game (118.1).
Meanwhile, the Celtics faced a defeat against the Pistons, losing 112-105. In terms of rebounding, Boston allowed Detroit to seize 39 boards overall (12 offensive). The Celtics converted on 36.1% of their three-point shots, making 13 of 36 attempts, and went 17 of 25 from the free-throw line (68.0%). Defensively, Boston let Detroit shoot 46.1% from the field (41 out of 89), while the Celtics finished the game shooting 46.3% (38 out of 82). From three-point territory, Boston managed to hit 10 out of their 39 attempts (25.6%) and converted 19 of their free-throw attempts for 70.4%. The Pistons committed 20 fouls, giving the Celtics numerous free-throw opportunities (27 tries), and the Celtics dealt with 13 turnovers while collecting 30 defensive and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 37 in the matchup.
Jaylen Brown was a standout for the Celtics, scoring 34 points on 13 of 25 shooting for a field goal percentage of 52.0% and securing 8 rebounds and 7 assists across 40 minutes on the court.
Boston holds a 15-11 record for the season. Offensively, the Celtics are shooting 47.0%, ranking 16th in the league. They have accumulated 3,020 points, averaging 116.2 points per game, and secure 43.4 boards per contest. Their assist average is just 24.1 per game (28th in the NBA), and they commit 11.9 turnovers each game. The Celtics commit on average 22.3 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.1%.
In terms of defense, Boston is ranked 2nd in points allowed per game at 110.8. They force 14.7 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 45.1% from the field (4th in the NBA). The Celtics’ defense allows 37.2% shooting from three-point range, with opponents converting 80.0% of their free-throw attempts. They surrender 24.6 assists and 42.8 rebounds on average per game, ranking them 5th and 11th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Boston
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