The big picture

Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Indiana Pacers are 23rd. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.

Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.

Indiana Pacers are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.2 points for and 114.2 against.

Form

Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.

Indiana Pacers have won one of their last five and most recently beat Memphis Grizzlies 107–103.

Head to head

These sides have met 114 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 68, Indiana Pacers 46.

Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 119–104 at TD Garden.

Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 51 points in 2023-24 (155–104).

Players to watch

For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Indiana Pacers, watch Tyrese Haliburton (21.8 points a game, 18 rebounds in 2026-27) and Pascal Siakam (21.3 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).

At TD Garden

Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.