- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The Boston Celtics (23-13) are set to visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Monday to challenge the Indiana Pacers (7-31).
The Celtics faced the Nuggets in their previous game, suffering a 114-110 defeat. Boston committed 20 fouls compared to Denver’s 15 and successfully made 20 of 44 three-point attempts. Denver converted 66.7% of their free throws, hitting 16 out of 24. Rebounding was in Denver’s favor with 39 boards (12 offensive, 27 defensive) alongside 6 blocked shots and 27 assists, topped off with 7 steals. On defense, Boston allowed their opponent a shooting percentage of 44.8% from the field (39 of 87). They recorded 16 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and making 6 steals. Boston also excelled in rebounding with a total of 53, including 21 offensive rebounds. At the free throw line, they converted 9 of 15 attempts, equating to a 60.0% success rate. The Celtics completed the game with a 45.3% field goal percentage (43 of 95) and nailing 15 of 38 three-point shots.
Jaylen Brown stepped up significantly in the last game, achieving 48.3% shooting from the floor while providing 4 assists. He logged 34 minutes on the court, secured 7 rebounds, and totaled 33 points with 14 of 29 field goal attempts.
The Celtics enter this matchup with a current season record of 23-13. They average 117.6 points per game (ranking 13th in the league) and boast a shooting accuracy of 47.4% from the field. The Celtics hit 36.9% of their three-point attempts (573 of 1,554) and maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 78.8%. On average, Boston grabs 44.3 rebounds per game and has recorded 857 assists this season, ranking them 29th in the league in terms of assists. They average 12.0 turnovers and commit 21.2 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Celtics are causing 14.1 turnovers per game and are committing 18.9 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 37.2% from beyond the arc and rank 2nd in the league for points allowed per game (110.6). Boston’s defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 45.0% (1,392 of 3,091) and averages 41.8 rebounds conceded per game. They are currently positioned 3rd in assists allowed, conceding 909 assists this year.
The Pacers recently claimed victory against the Hornets, finishing the game 114-112. Regarding rebounding, Indiana let Charlotte secure 35 total boards (8 offensive). The Pacers achieved 36.4% from three-point range, going 16 for 44, and shot 18 of 24 from the free throw line (75.0%). Charlotte shot 45.3% from the field, making 39 of 86 attempts, while Indiana shot 50.0% (41 of 82) in this matchup, including a 44.4% success rate from three-point range (12 of 27). They made 20 of 21 free throw attempts for an impressive 95.2% rate. The Hornets committed 22 fouls, providing the Pacers with ample free throw opportunities. Indiana forced 20 turnovers while making 9 steals and secured a total of 41 rebounds (31 defensive and 10 offensive).
Pascal Siakam made a substantial contribution for the Pacers in this game, scoring 30 points in 36 minutes, complemented by 3 assists and 14 rebounds, hitting 52.2% of his shots (12 of 23).
Indiana’s season record stands at 7-31. Offensively, the Pacers are shooting 44.3% from the floor, ranking 30th league-wide. They have accumulated 4,212 points this season, averaging 110.8 per game, and securing 42.4 rebounds per contest. Indiana averages 24.5 assists per game (28th in the league) while averaging 14.1 turnovers. They commit 23.0 personal fouls per game and maintain a 77.6% success rate at the free throw line.
Defensively, the Pacers rank 25th in points allowed per game (119.5). They force opponents into 14.4 turnovers a game and permit a 48.5% field goal shooting rate (26th in the NBA). The Indiana defense allows a 34.3% three-point shooting success rate (444 of 1,295), and they let opponents convert 76.4% of their free throws. They grant an average of 25.4 assists and 47.2 rebounds each game, placing them 8th and 27th, respectively, in the league.
Who will take the victory tonight in the NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Indiana
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