- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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This Friday, the Indiana Pacers (6-24) will host the Boston Celtics (18-11) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In their previous encounter, the Celtics emerged victorious against the Pacers with a score of 103-95. In terms of personal fouls, the Celtics had 16 while the Pacers recorded 21. Boston made 13 out of 40 attempts from three-point range, while Indiana shot 88.9% from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 18. The Pacers secured 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and tallied 6 blocks along with 19 assists and 4 steals. Defensively, Boston allowed their opponents to shoot 38.8% from the field, making 33 out of 85 shots. They matched the Pacers with 19 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals. The Celtics claimed 49 total rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and shot 84.2% from the free-throw line by converting 16 of 19 attempts. Boston finished the game with a field-goal percentage of 42.7% (38 of 89) and sank 11 out of 37 three-pointers.
Jaylen Brown played a pivotal role in the Celtics’ performance, scoring 31 points on 11 of 25 shooting in 33 minutes while grabbing 9 rebounds. He achieved a shooting accuracy of 44.0% and also contributed 2 assists.
Coming into this matchup, Boston holds an 18-11 record this season. The team loses possession through turnovers 12.0 times per game and commits an average of 22.0 fouls. Collectively, the Celtics grab 44.1 rebounds per game and have recorded 692 assists this season, ranking them 29th in the league for assist distribution. Boston is hitting 36.2% of their three-point shots (451 of 1,245) and has a free-throw percentage of 78.6%. They average 116.0 points per game, placing them 17th in the league while shooting 47.0% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Celtics force 14.4 turnovers per game while conceding 19.2 fouls. They rank 3rd in the league for the lowest number of assists allowed, giving up 716 assists this season. They allow opponents to shoot at a rate of 44.5% (1,106 of 2,484) and give up 42.6 rebounds per game. Opposing teams shoot 36.9% from beyond the arc, and the Celtics are ranked 2nd in points allowed per game, letting in just 110.0 points.
In their last match, the Pacers lost to the Bucks with a score of 111-94. Indiana let Milwaukee grab 48 total rebounds (7 offensive). The Pacers shot 33.3% from three-point range (10 of 30) and finished 70.8% from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 24 attempts. Defensively, Indiana allowed the Bucks a shooting rate of 51.2%, with them scoring 42 out of 82 attempts. The Pacers shot 40.7% overall, hitting 33 out of 81, including 25.8% from three-point land with 8 successful shots from 31 attempts. They converted 20 out of 33 free throws for a percentage of 60.6%. Despite the Bucks committing 26 fouls, the Pacers secured 33 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 40 rebounds in the game.
T.J. McConnell made notable contributions, scoring 16 points with 6 assists in 21 minutes, shooting an impressive 77.8% (7 of 9) and grabbing 2 rebounds.
The Pacers currently hold a record of 6-24 this season. Offensively, Indiana is shooting 42.9% from the field, ranking 30th in the league. They have scored 3,275 points so far, averaging 109.2 points per game, alongside 43.7 rebounds per contest. The team is averaging 23.3 assists per game (30th in the league) and turns the ball over 13.8 times each game, committing 22.7 personal fouls and hitting 77.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Indiana ranks 22nd in points allowed per game with 117.7. They force 14.2 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 47.6% from the field, placing them 20th in the league. The Pacers give up 33.5% on three-point attempts and allow 76.0% shooting from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 24.6 assists and 47.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 4th and 28th in the league, respectively.
What is the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Recommendation: Consider betting on Indiana and the under on total points.
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