Tyrese Haliburton delivered a standout performance with 31 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 123-114 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday night.
The Pacers, who secured their second win in three matchups against Boston this season, benefited from a balanced offensive effort with six players scoring in double figures.
Pacers’ Key Contributions
Andrew Nembhard returned from a one-game absence to contribute 17 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Pascal Siakam also tallied 17 points, along with eight boards and six assists. Other key performances included Bennedict Mathurin (14 points), Myles Turner (13 points), and Jarace Walker (12 points off the bench).
The win snapped Indiana’s two-game losing streak.
Celtics’ Struggles
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 31 points and six assists, while Jayson Tatum added 22 points, nine rebounds, and six assists but struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 2-of-10. Al Horford also had a tough night, making just 1-of-10 from deep.
Reserve guard Payton Pritchard provided a spark, scoring 19 of his 21 points in the first half.
Late-Game Push
After a three-point play by Tatum narrowed Indiana’s lead to 105-103 with 7:38 remaining, the Pacers responded with a decisive 13-0 run to seal the game.
Indiana maintained their edge throughout, holding a 65-58 lead at halftime after shooting 59.5% from the field in the first half. They entered the final quarter with a 98-91 advantage and never looked back.
Injury Updates
The Celtics were missing key players Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) and Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle). Holiday has been sidelined for three consecutive games, while Porzingis sustained his injury during Wednesday’s loss to Philadelphia.
The Pacers were also without Obi Toppin, who missed his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain.