The Boston Celtics (36-27) play against the Indiana Pacers (41-41) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Game Time: 5:00 PM EST on Sunday February 27, 2022
Boston Celtics 107, Indiana Pacers 128 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Here’s what Tyrese Haliburton said when I asked him about @NHSGirlsBBall star @AshlynnShade:
“I was like, ‘Yo, No. 12 on the white team, she looks real.’ I didn’t even know that she was going to UConn.”
Haliburton, a Wisconsin state champ, watched the 4A final on TV. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/DW25WEr4Mp – 10:35 PM
Here’s what Tyrese Haliburton said when I asked him about @NHSGirlsBBall star @AshlynnShade:
“I was like, ‘Yo, No. 12 on the white team, she looks real.’ I didn’t even know that she was going to UConn.”
Haliburton, a Wisconsin state champ, watched the 4A final on TV. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/DW25WEr4Mp – 10:35 PM


Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum’s final game as a 23-year old is Tuesday. Tonight he passed Anthony Davis into what will be his final spot, 12th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players 23 and under.
Trailing only LeBron, KD, Melo, T-Mac, Kobe, Booker, Shaq, KAT, Dwight, Wiggins and Giannis – 10:27 PM
Jayson Tatum’s final game as a 23-year old is Tuesday. Tonight he passed Anthony Davis into what will be his final spot, 12th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players 23 and under.
Trailing only LeBron, KD, Melo, T-Mac, Kobe, Booker, Shaq, KAT, Dwight, Wiggins and Giannis – 10:27 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Lottery Race Update: Kelly Olynyk does his former team a solid with incredible turnaround buzzer-beater in OT! Rockets, Pistons now tied in win column. Standings:
1. Orlando 14-47
2. Detroit 15-46
3. Houston 15-45
4. Oklahoma City 19-41
5. Indiana 21-41 – 9:55 PM
Lottery Race Update: Kelly Olynyk does his former team a solid with incredible turnaround buzzer-beater in OT! Rockets, Pistons now tied in win column. Standings:
1. Orlando 14-47
2. Detroit 15-46
3. Houston 15-45
4. Oklahoma City 19-41
5. Indiana 21-41 – 9:55 PM

Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
📬 MAIL CALL
We’ll tackle some mail tomorrow. Hit me with your finest Celtics queries. – 9:46 PM

We’ll tackle some mail tomorrow. Hit me with your finest Celtics queries. – 9:46 PM

Mark Murphy @Murf56
Al Horford sat today, and his absence was obvious in the loss. He’s a big part of their defensive status. – 9:40 PM
Al Horford sat today, and his absence was obvious in the loss. He’s a big part of their defensive status. – 9:40 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic guard Markelle Fultz eager for Monday return vs. Pacers: ‘It’s been a long time coming’ orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 9:24 PM
Magic guard Markelle Fultz eager for Monday return vs. Pacers: ‘It’s been a long time coming’ orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 9:24 PM

Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
This was a heck of a pass by Jaylen Brown. pic.twitter.com/aqkctX80Gl – 9:22 PM
This was a heck of a pass by Jaylen Brown. pic.twitter.com/aqkctX80Gl – 9:22 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown did not mince words about the officiating that led to his scuffle with Goga Bitadze: “You can’t miss a call like that. Officiating got me that tech.” masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 9:18 PM
Jaylen Brown did not mince words about the officiating that led to his scuffle with Goga Bitadze: “You can’t miss a call like that. Officiating got me that tech.” masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 9:18 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
roll the tape on that #PacersWin 📹
@Oshae Brissett: 27p/6r
@Tyrese Haliburton: 22p/9a/4r
@Buddy Hield: 21p/6r/4a/2s
@MalcolmBrogdon7: 20p/6r/5a/2s
@thejalen_smith: 12p/10r/2a
@C_Duarte5: 11p/4r/2s
@IJackson22: 11p/4r/3b
#GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/XcOTq3e1FX – 9:01 PM
roll the tape on that #PacersWin 📹
@Oshae Brissett: 27p/6r
@Tyrese Haliburton: 22p/9a/4r
@Buddy Hield: 21p/6r/4a/2s
@MalcolmBrogdon7: 20p/6r/5a/2s
@thejalen_smith: 12p/10r/2a
@C_Duarte5: 11p/4r/2s
@IJackson22: 11p/4r/3b
#GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/XcOTq3e1FX – 9:01 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kennard has matched the Indiana game where he missed all five of his 3s.
Still time left, but tonight so far and that 5th game in 7 nights are the only ones where Kennard has failed to make a 3 this season. – 8:51 PM
Kennard has matched the Indiana game where he missed all five of his 3s.
Still time left, but tonight so far and that 5th game in 7 nights are the only ones where Kennard has failed to make a 3 this season. – 8:51 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown said officials admitted after the game they missed offensive foul call on Bitadze.
“That’s a big dude and he was trying to put something behind that, send a message. So that’s why I was upset, can’t miss a call like that. Officiating got me that tech.”
#Celtics – 8:36 PM
Jaylen Brown said officials admitted after the game they missed offensive foul call on Bitadze.
“That’s a big dude and he was trying to put something behind that, send a message. So that’s why I was upset, can’t miss a call like that. Officiating got me that tech.”
#Celtics – 8:36 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Five takeaways as #Pacers‘ Tyrese Haliburton shoots from the logo to knock off Celtics indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:30 PM
Five takeaways as #Pacers‘ Tyrese Haliburton shoots from the logo to knock off Celtics indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:30 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It will be interesting to see how second half rotation shakes out.
Brandon Boston Jr. wasn’t able to do much with his early clock, Amir Coffey never got going after coming in late, going small didn’t help, and Kennard went scoreless. Covington was only reserve in the black +/- – 8:19 PM
It will be interesting to see how second half rotation shakes out.
Brandon Boston Jr. wasn’t able to do much with his early clock, Amir Coffey never got going after coming in late, going small didn’t help, and Kennard went scoreless. Covington was only reserve in the black +/- – 8:19 PM

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Indiana HANGS on for a critical road win against Minnesota.
IU was outscored 36-14 to end the game.
Hoosiers probably need one more victory — against Rutgers in Bloomington on Wednesday — to feel good about NCAA tourney chances. – 8:04 PM
Indiana HANGS on for a critical road win against Minnesota.
IU was outscored 36-14 to end the game.
Hoosiers probably need one more victory — against Rutgers in Bloomington on Wednesday — to feel good about NCAA tourney chances. – 8:04 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Jalen Smith says Malcolm Brogdon is “the glue guy” for the #Pacers. Noted that he’s always watched Brogdon and respected his game. – 8:03 PM
Jalen Smith says Malcolm Brogdon is “the glue guy” for the #Pacers. Noted that he’s always watched Brogdon and respected his game. – 8:03 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Oshae really had himself a night.👏
27 PTS
6 3PM
6 REB pic.twitter.com/Qqj2hUZhQt – 8:01 PM
Oshae really had himself a night.👏
27 PTS
6 3PM
6 REB pic.twitter.com/Qqj2hUZhQt – 8:01 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle said the #Pacers are a “different” team when Malcolm Brogdon plays. The veteran guard scored 20 points and defended Jayson Tatum (7-for-22 for 24 points) really well. – 7:53 PM
Rick Carlisle said the #Pacers are a “different” team when Malcolm Brogdon plays. The veteran guard scored 20 points and defended Jayson Tatum (7-for-22 for 24 points) really well. – 7:53 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Isaiah Livers checks in to start the second quarter. Only his second game of the season after making his debut against the Pacers back in December – 7:40 PM
Isaiah Livers checks in to start the second quarter. Only his second game of the season after making his debut against the Pacers back in December – 7:40 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
I asked Tyrese Haliburton about Noblesville junior and UConn commit Ashlynn Shade: “She’s the truth.”
Said he didn’t know who she was but recognized that she was a really good player pretty quickly.
I’ll post the video when I get it. #Pacers – 7:40 PM
I asked Tyrese Haliburton about Noblesville junior and UConn commit Ashlynn Shade: “She’s the truth.”
Said he didn’t know who she was but recognized that she was a really good player pretty quickly.
I’ll post the video when I get it. #Pacers – 7:40 PM


Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
The Celtics have the fourth-toughest schedule remaining by opponent winning percentage, per @tankathon. – 7:37 PM
The Celtics have the fourth-toughest schedule remaining by opponent winning percentage, per @tankathon. – 7:37 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
According to Ime Udoka, the dispute with the officials that led to the techs was over Indiana calling a timeout while two guys were holding the ball. Also says Smart told him part of the extended postgame conversation with the refs included an apology – 7:37 PM
According to Ime Udoka, the dispute with the officials that led to the techs was over Indiana calling a timeout while two guys were holding the ball. Also says Smart told him part of the extended postgame conversation with the refs included an apology – 7:37 PM

A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Pacers Postgame Show | Powered by @betonline_ag & @coda_hq twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Pacers Postgame Show | Powered by @betonline_ag & @coda_hq twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Four takeaways as the Celtics get blown out by the Pacers to snap their seven-game road winning streak masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 7:32 PM
New: Four takeaways as the Celtics get blown out by the Pacers to snap their seven-game road winning streak masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 7:32 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka was asked about not playing Al Horford and what went into that decision: “37 minutes last night (really day). That’s what went into it.” – 7:32 PM
Ime Udoka was asked about not playing Al Horford and what went into that decision: “37 minutes last night (really day). That’s what went into it.” – 7:32 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Haliburton vs the Celtics today:
22 PTS
9 AST
8-12 FG
4-6 3P
W
He’s averaging 20p/11a on 53/48/80% shooting with the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/b0qJi0cSSy – 7:31 PM
Tyrese Haliburton vs the Celtics today:
22 PTS
9 AST
8-12 FG
4-6 3P
W
He’s averaging 20p/11a on 53/48/80% shooting with the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/b0qJi0cSSy – 7:31 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Houston took control of this game with a 12-0 run, lead 25-17 with 1:36 left in first quarter.
This is the first time Brandon Boston Jr. is playing first quarter minutes since the LA-Portland trade. – 7:28 PM
Houston took control of this game with a 12-0 run, lead 25-17 with 1:36 left in first quarter.
This is the first time Brandon Boston Jr. is playing first quarter minutes since the LA-Portland trade. – 7:28 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics standings watch:
1. MIA – 5.0 GB
2. CHI – 4.0 GB
3. PHI – 2.5 GB
4. CLE – 1.5 GB
5. MIL – 1.0 GB
6. BOS
7. TOR – 2.0 UP
8. BKN – 3.0 UP
9. CHA – 5.0 UP (currently playing)
10. ATL – 5.5 UP – 7:27 PM
Celtics standings watch:
1. MIA – 5.0 GB
2. CHI – 4.0 GB
3. PHI – 2.5 GB
4. CLE – 1.5 GB
5. MIL – 1.0 GB
6. BOS
7. TOR – 2.0 UP
8. BKN – 3.0 UP
9. CHA – 5.0 UP (currently playing)
10. ATL – 5.5 UP – 7:27 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Celtics’ Marcus Smart having a conversation with the officials for several minutes after the game. pic.twitter.com/X7FERfpST7 – 7:26 PM
Celtics’ Marcus Smart having a conversation with the officials for several minutes after the game. pic.twitter.com/X7FERfpST7 – 7:26 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Pacers 128, #Celtics 107
Seven Pacers score in double figures. Oshae Brissett (27), Tyrese Haliburton (22), Buddy Hield (21), Malcolm Brogdon (20), Jalen Smith (12), Chris Duarte (11) and Isaiah Jackson (11).
Pacers snapped Boston’s seven-game road winning streak. – 7:25 PM
Final: #Pacers 128, #Celtics 107
Seven Pacers score in double figures. Oshae Brissett (27), Tyrese Haliburton (22), Buddy Hield (21), Malcolm Brogdon (20), Jalen Smith (12), Chris Duarte (11) and Isaiah Jackson (11).
Pacers snapped Boston’s seven-game road winning streak. – 7:25 PM


Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
A 29-15 close for the Pacers means they not only hand the Celtics their first road loss in a month, it’s one of their three worst of the year.
128-107 is the final. pic.twitter.com/Z9b5bWhRXu – 7:24 PM
A 29-15 close for the Pacers means they not only hand the Celtics their first road loss in a month, it’s one of their three worst of the year.
128-107 is the final. pic.twitter.com/Z9b5bWhRXu – 7:24 PM


Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Pacers win 128-107
Tatum – 24 points
Brown – 23 points, 8 assists
Pritchard – 14 points
Celtics – 42.9% shooting
Celtics – 12-43 threes
Brissett – 27 points
Haliburton – 22 points, 9 assists
Hield – 21 points
Brogdon – 20 points
Pacers – 52.2% shooting
Pacers – 17-33 threes – 7:24 PM
Pacers win 128-107
Tatum – 24 points
Brown – 23 points, 8 assists
Pritchard – 14 points
Celtics – 42.9% shooting
Celtics – 12-43 threes
Brissett – 27 points
Haliburton – 22 points, 9 assists
Hield – 21 points
Brogdon – 20 points
Pacers – 52.2% shooting
Pacers – 17-33 threes – 7:24 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lose to #Pacers 128-107. IND hit every tough shot, finished with 17 3’s and 52 percent FG. Tatum 24, Brown 23; Brissett 27. – 7:23 PM
#Celtics lose to #Pacers 128-107. IND hit every tough shot, finished with 17 3’s and 52 percent FG. Tatum 24, Brown 23; Brissett 27. – 7:23 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers with a quality 128-107 win over the Celtics, who had won 11 of 12.
They shot it well from 3 (17/33), at the FT line (17/20) and won the glass. Four starters with 20+, led by Brissett’s 27.
Up next: Monday in Orlando. – 7:22 PM
Pacers with a quality 128-107 win over the Celtics, who had won 11 of 12.
They shot it well from 3 (17/33), at the FT line (17/20) and won the glass. Four starters with 20+, led by Brissett’s 27.
Up next: Monday in Orlando. – 7:22 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Pacers beat the mighty Celtics but couldn’t beat the mightier SGA + Tre Mann. – 7:19 PM
Pacers beat the mighty Celtics but couldn’t beat the mightier SGA + Tre Mann. – 7:19 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This feels like one where you tip your cap to the Pacers and move on. Boston played better in the second half, but Indiana made some really difficult shots.
Missed opportunity, but winning a back-to-back on the road is never easy, no matter who the opponent is. – 7:16 PM
This feels like one where you tip your cap to the Pacers and move on. Boston played better in the second half, but Indiana made some really difficult shots.
Missed opportunity, but winning a back-to-back on the road is never easy, no matter who the opponent is. – 7:16 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The 4-week, 7-game road win streak for the Celtics will end tonight in Indiana.
120-104, Pacers, 2:54 to play.
Kelan Martin and Malik Fitts are about to make their Celtics debuts, they will be the 24th and 25th players to play for Boston this year. – 7:16 PM
The 4-week, 7-game road win streak for the Celtics will end tonight in Indiana.
120-104, Pacers, 2:54 to play.
Kelan Martin and Malik Fitts are about to make their Celtics debuts, they will be the 24th and 25th players to play for Boston this year. – 7:16 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
After watching this performance against the Pacers, I guess Al Horford is the MVP of the Celtics defense? – 7:12 PM
After watching this performance against the Pacers, I guess Al Horford is the MVP of the Celtics defense? – 7:12 PM


Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Pacers are making every tough shot, and Jalen Smith and Oshae Brissett have combined for eight 3-pointers. #Celtics just don’t have it tonight. – 7:11 PM
#Pacers are making every tough shot, and Jalen Smith and Oshae Brissett have combined for eight 3-pointers. #Celtics just don’t have it tonight. – 7:11 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Jalen Smith, the newest Pacer, has his second double-double (12/10) in five games. Averaging 13ppg as a Pacer as he gets valuable minutes, although it makes it even more unlikely that he’ll be back next season. – 7:10 PM
Jalen Smith, the newest Pacer, has his second double-double (12/10) in five games. Averaging 13ppg as a Pacer as he gets valuable minutes, although it makes it even more unlikely that he’ll be back next season. – 7:10 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Great defense by the Celtics.
Pritchard holds off Smith in the post. Good closeouts by Boston.
Smith ends up tipping the ball in.
Next Pacers trip, Smith hits a very well-contested three.
This has been one of those games where shit just kind of happens. – 7:09 PM
Great defense by the Celtics.
Pritchard holds off Smith in the post. Good closeouts by Boston.
Smith ends up tipping the ball in.
Next Pacers trip, Smith hits a very well-contested three.
This has been one of those games where shit just kind of happens. – 7:09 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Three three-pointers for the Celtics on the same trip and all three rimmed out.
Just one of those nights. – 7:07 PM
Three three-pointers for the Celtics on the same trip and all three rimmed out.
Just one of those nights. – 7:07 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
LET’S GOOOOOOO!😤
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/Pgn4lkgQzk – 7:07 PM
LET’S GOOOOOOO!😤
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/Pgn4lkgQzk – 7:07 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
May just not be the #Celtics night. Brown’s 3 cut it to 7, but Hield hits a fadeaway 3 with two defenders in his face, a BOS turnover and a Hield layup. IND 104, BOS 92 with 7:27 left. – 7:04 PM
May just not be the #Celtics night. Brown’s 3 cut it to 7, but Hield hits a fadeaway 3 with two defenders in his face, a BOS turnover and a Hield layup. IND 104, BOS 92 with 7:27 left. – 7:04 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That might do it.
Celtics cut it to seven, Hield hits a prayer, then a turnover and a layup and the Pacers are back up 12. – 7:04 PM
That might do it.
Celtics cut it to seven, Hield hits a prayer, then a turnover and a layup and the Pacers are back up 12. – 7:04 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston’s defense just isn’t connected tonight at all. Hanging around, but can’t string together stops. – 7:03 PM
Boston’s defense just isn’t connected tonight at all. Hanging around, but can’t string together stops. – 7:03 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics offense is slow. The “point-5” decisions that they’ve been making lately aren’t there. A whole lot more holding of the ball for too long and Indy defense getting set – 7:00 PM
The Celtics offense is slow. The “point-5” decisions that they’ve been making lately aren’t there. A whole lot more holding of the ball for too long and Indy defense getting set – 7:00 PM



Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Pacers lead 93-82 after three
Brown – 20/4/6
Tatum – 17 points
Rob – 10/10/2/1/4
Smart – 11/3/7
White – 11 points
Celtics – 45.7% shooting
Celtics – 8-29 threes
Brissett – 25 points
Brogdon – 20/5/5
Haliburton – 18 points
Pacers – 48.5% shooting
Pacers – 14-26 threes – 6:56 PM
Pacers lead 93-82 after three
Brown – 20/4/6
Tatum – 17 points
Rob – 10/10/2/1/4
Smart – 11/3/7
White – 11 points
Celtics – 45.7% shooting
Celtics – 8-29 threes
Brissett – 25 points
Brogdon – 20/5/5
Haliburton – 18 points
Pacers – 48.5% shooting
Pacers – 14-26 threes – 6:56 PM


Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics trail #Pacers 93-82 after 3Q. Defense was a tad better but some bad fouls and tough IND shot making. Brown 20, Tatum 17, White 11; Brissett 25, Brodgon 20, Haliburton 18. – 6:55 PM
#Celtics trail #Pacers 93-82 after 3Q. Defense was a tad better but some bad fouls and tough IND shot making. Brown 20, Tatum 17, White 11; Brissett 25, Brodgon 20, Haliburton 18. – 6:55 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 3Q: #Pacers 93, #Celtics 82
Oshae Brissett has 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon 20 and Tyrese Haliburton 18.
Jaylen Brown has 20 and Jayson Tatum 17. – 6:55 PM
End of 3Q: #Pacers 93, #Celtics 82
Oshae Brissett has 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon 20 and Tyrese Haliburton 18.
Jaylen Brown has 20 and Jayson Tatum 17. – 6:55 PM


Indiana Pacers @Pacers
you thought we were kidding.🔥
@Oshae Brissett | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/vT0YVKyBkn – 6:52 PM
you thought we were kidding.🔥
@Oshae Brissett | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/vT0YVKyBkn – 6:52 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum has four fouls now. Still a long way to go in this one, despite this third quarter taking approximately an hour to play. – 6:51 PM
Tatum has four fouls now. Still a long way to go in this one, despite this third quarter taking approximately an hour to play. – 6:51 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
I really don’t know what’s going to happen with that challenge. That didn’t look like an offensive foul on Tatum. It seems like the same kind of foul-hunting gather everyone makes. – 6:50 PM
I really don’t know what’s going to happen with that challenge. That didn’t look like an offensive foul on Tatum. It seems like the same kind of foul-hunting gather everyone makes. – 6:50 PM


Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka is challenging that offensive foul call on Jayson Tatum. – 6:48 PM
Ime Udoka is challenging that offensive foul call on Jayson Tatum. – 6:48 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Ime is going to challenge this offensive foul by Tatum. A big call. #Celtics #Pacers – 6:48 PM
Ime is going to challenge this offensive foul by Tatum. A big call. #Celtics #Pacers – 6:48 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
24 points for Oshae Brissett.
His career-high is 31, set last season. – 6:48 PM
24 points for Oshae Brissett.
His career-high is 31, set last season. – 6:48 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tyrese Haliburton just threw running a hook shot in over Derrick White. Wow. #Pacers – 6:45 PM
Tyrese Haliburton just threw running a hook shot in over Derrick White. Wow. #Pacers – 6:45 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This game went from a track meet to a rock right and that favors the Celtics. They’re chipping away now.
Or hitting singles in Brad Stevens parlance. – 6:45 PM
This game went from a track meet to a rock right and that favors the Celtics. They’re chipping away now.
Or hitting singles in Brad Stevens parlance. – 6:45 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Looked like Buddy Hield limped off after calling for a sub. Something to keep an eye on. – 6:44 PM
Looked like Buddy Hield limped off after calling for a sub. Something to keep an eye on. – 6:44 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics in the bonus for final 3:46 of 3Q, perhaps the longest Q in NBA history. – 6:43 PM
#Celtics in the bonus for final 3:46 of 3Q, perhaps the longest Q in NBA history. – 6:43 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tech on Jaylen Brown who took exception to the physicality by Goga Bitadze. Bitadze basically ran him over to get post position and Brown got up and shoved him. Buddy Hield made the tech free throw. #Pacers – 6:39 PM
Tech on Jaylen Brown who took exception to the physicality by Goga Bitadze. Bitadze basically ran him over to get post position and Brown got up and shoved him. Buddy Hield made the tech free throw. #Pacers – 6:39 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
this is an @Oshae Brissett stan account now. pic.twitter.com/SYgOSGKbXB – 6:38 PM
this is an @Oshae Brissett stan account now. pic.twitter.com/SYgOSGKbXB – 6:38 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tech on Jaylen. Jump ball. #Celtics #Pacers.
Bitadze trucked Jaylen in the pain and Jaylen got up and pushed him back. – 6:38 PM
Tech on Jaylen. Jump ball. #Celtics #Pacers.
Bitadze trucked Jaylen in the pain and Jaylen got up and pushed him back. – 6:38 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Rob Williams shoots 72.8% from the field this year.
He’s “only” 5-of-10 tonight. – 6:37 PM
Rob Williams shoots 72.8% from the field this year.
He’s “only” 5-of-10 tonight. – 6:37 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
That’s a technical foul on Jaylen Brown. Bitadze tried to post and pushed him aside. Brown fell down, got up, and shoved him. – 6:37 PM
That’s a technical foul on Jaylen Brown. Bitadze tried to post and pushed him aside. Brown fell down, got up, and shoved him. – 6:37 PM


Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown wants all the smoke with Goga Bitadze, pushed Robert Williams away to get some more words. #Celtics #Pacers – 6:35 PM
Jaylen Brown wants all the smoke with Goga Bitadze, pushed Robert Williams away to get some more words. #Celtics #Pacers – 6:35 PM


Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics have lost 13 straight games (0-9 this year) when trailing by 19 or more.
It’s down to 10 now, 80-70 – 6:33 PM
The Celtics have lost 13 straight games (0-9 this year) when trailing by 19 or more.
It’s down to 10 now, 80-70 – 6:33 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
career-high six triples for @Oshae Brissett🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/5aA2kERbqH – 6:31 PM
career-high six triples for @Oshae Brissett🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/5aA2kERbqH – 6:31 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Pacers have made a million threes and Rob just missed three shots in a row at the rim.
Might not be the Celtics night. – 6:31 PM
Pacers have made a million threes and Rob just missed three shots in a row at the rim.
Might not be the Celtics night. – 6:31 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Career high six 3-pointers for Oshae Brissett. Been that kind of night for the #Celtics. #Pacers – 6:25 PM
Career high six 3-pointers for Oshae Brissett. Been that kind of night for the #Celtics. #Pacers – 6:25 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Oshae Brissett is down. Looks like he got elbowed by Jayson Tatum but Brissett was called for a foul. #Pacers – 6:25 PM
Oshae Brissett is down. Looks like he got elbowed by Jayson Tatum but Brissett was called for a foul. #Pacers – 6:25 PM



James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Oshae Brissett has tied his career-high with five 3s. #Pacers lead 73-56. – 6:20 PM
Oshae Brissett has tied his career-high with five 3s. #Pacers lead 73-56. – 6:20 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
The five 3-pointers ties a career high for Oshae Brissett. It’s 10:49 left in 3Q. #Celtics #Pacers – 6:20 PM
The five 3-pointers ties a career high for Oshae Brissett. It’s 10:49 left in 3Q. #Celtics #Pacers – 6:20 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
7-1 start to the 3rd quarter for Indy so…. no cold streak yet.
Celtics are sleepwalking on defense. Jaylen has not been good – 6:19 PM
7-1 start to the 3rd quarter for Indy so…. no cold streak yet.
Celtics are sleepwalking on defense. Jaylen has not been good – 6:19 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics just look tired. Down 17 early in 3Q. Indiana’s speed and ball movement has been stellar. – 6:18 PM
#Celtics just look tired. Down 17 early in 3Q. Indiana’s speed and ball movement has been stellar. – 6:18 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Pacers open the second half with a, you guessed it, three-pointer! – 6:17 PM
The Pacers open the second half with a, you guessed it, three-pointer! – 6:17 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
take a look at the @PointsBetIN Numbers at the Half! pic.twitter.com/df2bfePvPY – 6:17 PM
take a look at the @PointsBetIN Numbers at the Half! pic.twitter.com/df2bfePvPY – 6:17 PM



Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the shrug tho.🤷
@Tyrese Haliburton | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/t5gWoAmYVX – 6:11 PM
the shrug tho.🤷

@Tyrese Haliburton | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/t5gWoAmYVX – 6:11 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Celtics are planning to sign Matt Ryan to a two-way contract, league sources say. Ryan currently plays in the @nbagleague for the @NBAGrandRapids Gold.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:11 PM
The Celtics are planning to sign Matt Ryan to a two-way contract, league sources say. Ryan currently plays in the @nbagleague for the @NBAGrandRapids Gold.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 6:11 PM


Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Water almost always finds its level, but Boston has to be better with their switching and their closeouts. Indiana hit a ton of threes, but a lot of them were wide-open. – 6:06 PM
Water almost always finds its level, but Boston has to be better with their switching and their closeouts. Indiana hit a ton of threes, but a lot of them were wide-open. – 6:06 PM

Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
I understand Ime’s impulse to sit everyone down and yell, but Oshae Brissett has a season-high in 3s in the first half and Tyrese Haliburton made a half-court shot so sometimes you just are a little unlucky. – 6:05 PM
I understand Ime’s impulse to sit everyone down and yell, but Oshae Brissett has a season-high in 3s in the first half and Tyrese Haliburton made a half-court shot so sometimes you just are a little unlucky. – 6:05 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: #Pacers 66, #Celtics 55
Tyrese Haliburton has four 3s, including one from the logo, and a game-high 16 points. Oshae Brissett has four 3s, too, and 13 points. Malcolm Brogdon with 14 points.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each have 10 points. – 6:03 PM
Halftime: #Pacers 66, #Celtics 55
Tyrese Haliburton has four 3s, including one from the logo, and a game-high 16 points. Oshae Brissett has four 3s, too, and 13 points. Malcolm Brogdon with 14 points.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each have 10 points. – 6:03 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Pacers lead 66-55 at the half
Tatum – 10 points
Brown – 10 points, 5 assists
White – 9 points
Celtics – 46.8% shooting
Celtics – 7-24 three-pointers
Haliburton – 16 points
Brogdon – 14 points
Brissett – 13 points
Pacers – 52.3% shooting
Pacers – 12-20 three-pointers – 6:03 PM
Pacers lead 66-55 at the half
Tatum – 10 points
Brown – 10 points, 5 assists
White – 9 points
Celtics – 46.8% shooting
Celtics – 7-24 three-pointers
Haliburton – 16 points
Brogdon – 14 points
Brissett – 13 points
Pacers – 52.3% shooting
Pacers – 12-20 three-pointers – 6:03 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
When shots like Haliburton’s logo shot drop like that, you just have to hope that 60% shooting from 3 is unsustainable and that a cold streak is coming. C’s need to tighten up defensively and keep attacking the paint on offense – 6:02 PM
When shots like Haliburton’s logo shot drop like that, you just have to hope that 60% shooting from 3 is unsustainable and that a cold streak is coming. C’s need to tighten up defensively and keep attacking the paint on offense – 6:02 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics have a disastrous 2Q, allow 39 pts and eight 3-pointers, trail #Pacers 66-55. Brown 10, Tatum 10, RWillians 8. Haliburton 16, Brogdon 14, Brissett 13. – 6:02 PM
#Celtics have a disastrous 2Q, allow 39 pts and eight 3-pointers, trail #Pacers 66-55. Brown 10, Tatum 10, RWillians 8. Haliburton 16, Brogdon 14, Brissett 13. – 6:02 PM


Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics give up 39 second quarter points to the 20-41 Pacers. They are down 66-55 at half. – 6:02 PM
Celtics give up 39 second quarter points to the 20-41 Pacers. They are down 66-55 at half. – 6:02 PM



Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This is the worst the Celtics have played defensively in a long time. – 5:59 PM
This is the worst the Celtics have played defensively in a long time. – 5:59 PM


Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Pacers average 11.8 3-pointers per game. They have 11 late in the 2Q. #Celtics – 5:59 PM
#Pacers average 11.8 3-pointers per game. They have 11 late in the 2Q. #Celtics – 5:59 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Pacers are shooting well but some pretty bad Celtics closeouts tonight. – 5:58 PM
Pacers are shooting well but some pretty bad Celtics closeouts tonight. – 5:58 PM


John Karalis @John_Karalis
Robert Williams’ alley oop gave Boston a 39-38 lead. 18-7 Indiana since then. Both teams taking a lot of 3’s… Indy’s the team making them – 5:56 PM
Robert Williams’ alley oop gave Boston a 39-38 lead. 18-7 Indiana since then. Both teams taking a lot of 3’s… Indy’s the team making them – 5:56 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics are trailing by 10 on the road for the first time in a month. – 5:55 PM
Celtics are trailing by 10 on the road for the first time in a month. – 5:55 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Indiana is up to 10-of-17 on three-pointers now. That’s pushed the Pacers led to 10. – 5:55 PM
Indiana is up to 10-of-17 on three-pointers now. That’s pushed the Pacers led to 10. – 5:55 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Pacers are punishing the #Celtics from the 3-point line. They have six in the 2Q and now lead BOS by 10. – 5:54 PM
#Pacers are punishing the #Celtics from the 3-point line. They have six in the 2Q and now lead BOS by 10. – 5:54 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Oshae Brissett with his FOURTH 3! He’s playing really well so far today in a back-and-forth game. #Pacers – 5:53 PM
Oshae Brissett with his FOURTH 3! He’s playing really well so far today in a back-and-forth game. #Pacers – 5:53 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum, back in the game after early foul trouble, just became the 3rd player in the NBA this year to cross over 1,500 points.
He and Trae Young go head to head Tuesday in Boston pic.twitter.com/ORPXIJOYE0 – 5:50 PM
Jayson Tatum, back in the game after early foul trouble, just became the 3rd player in the NBA this year to cross over 1,500 points.
He and Trae Young go head to head Tuesday in Boston pic.twitter.com/ORPXIJOYE0 – 5:50 PM



James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington really struggled in his minutes. Got his shot blocked, missed a layup, commits a turnover and then fouls. He subs out for Chris Duarte, who just threw an alley-oop to Jalen Smith. #Pacers – 5:46 PM
Duane Washington really struggled in his minutes. Got his shot blocked, missed a layup, commits a turnover and then fouls. He subs out for Chris Duarte, who just threw an alley-oop to Jalen Smith. #Pacers – 5:46 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Too much settling for 3-pointers against the Pacers zone. Smart is checking in… watch for him to start getting into the middle of it – 5:45 PM
Too much settling for 3-pointers against the Pacers zone. Smart is checking in… watch for him to start getting into the middle of it – 5:45 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Maybe Daniel Theis wasn’t the issue in the double big lineups last season – 5:43 PM
Maybe Daniel Theis wasn’t the issue in the double big lineups last season – 5:43 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tyrese Haliburton with his third 3. Don’t know why they keep going under the screen. #Pacers – 5:40 PM
Tyrese Haliburton with his third 3. Don’t know why they keep going under the screen. #Pacers – 5:40 PM




Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 30-27 after one
White – 7 points
Brown – 6 points
Pritchard – 6 points
Celtics – 50% shooting
Celtics – 4-10 three-pointers
Brogdon – 10 points
Haliburton – 8 points
Duarte – 4 points
Pacers – 42.1% shooting
Pacers – 4-9 three-pointers – 5:38 PM
Celtics lead 30-27 after one
White – 7 points
Brown – 6 points
Pritchard – 6 points
Celtics – 50% shooting
Celtics – 4-10 three-pointers
Brogdon – 10 points
Haliburton – 8 points
Duarte – 4 points
Pacers – 42.1% shooting
Pacers – 4-9 three-pointers – 5:38 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: #Celtics 30, #Pacers 27
Malcolm Brogdon leads all scorers with 10 points. – 5:38 PM
End of 1Q: #Celtics 30, #Pacers 27
Malcolm Brogdon leads all scorers with 10 points. – 5:38 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Pacers 30-27 after 1Q. IND scored 18 points in the first 4:40 of 1Q but BOS stepped up defense. White 7, Pritchard 6; Brogdon 10. – 5:38 PM
#Celtics lead #Pacers 30-27 after 1Q. IND scored 18 points in the first 4:40 of 1Q but BOS stepped up defense. White 7, Pritchard 6; Brogdon 10. – 5:38 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers’ last game against Houston, a 31-point blowout, was the last time since the trade deadline that Brandon Boston Jr. has played extended minutes. Ty Lue strongly hinted Boston will get more of a look tonight against the Rockets again. – 5:37 PM
The Clippers’ last game against Houston, a 31-point blowout, was the last time since the trade deadline that Brandon Boston Jr. has played extended minutes. Ty Lue strongly hinted Boston will get more of a look tonight against the Rockets again. – 5:37 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
he’s got 10 points in the 1st.🔥
@Malcolm Brogdon | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/heVaOegkgQ – 5:36 PM
he’s got 10 points in the 1st.🔥
@Malcolm Brogdon | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/heVaOegkgQ – 5:36 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Payton Pritchard is up to 44 percent shooting from 3-point range in February. – 5:35 PM
Payton Pritchard is up to 44 percent shooting from 3-point range in February. – 5:35 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
It’s a Dominican thing: Chris Duarte walks up to the #Celtics bench to give Al Horford a handshake as play was about to resume. #Pacers – 5:35 PM
It’s a Dominican thing: Chris Duarte walks up to the #Celtics bench to give Al Horford a handshake as play was about to resume. #Pacers – 5:35 PM


Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Pritchard is at it again, back to back threes. #Celtics up 3. – 5:33 PM
Pritchard is at it again, back to back threes. #Celtics up 3. – 5:33 PM


John Karalis @John_Karalis
Grant Williams throw an alley oop to Robert Williams…. except it was Daniel Theis who is on the floor – 5:32 PM
Grant Williams throw an alley oop to Robert Williams…. except it was Daniel Theis who is on the floor – 5:32 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze checks out after two fouls in three minutes. #Pacers – 5:25 PM
Goga Bitadze checks out after two fouls in three minutes. #Pacers – 5:25 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
BLOCK
BUCKET
@Isaiah Jackson 🤝 @Malcolm Brogdon pic.twitter.com/b3n97JNWTA – 5:24 PM
BLOCK

@Isaiah Jackson 🤝 @Malcolm Brogdon pic.twitter.com/b3n97JNWTA – 5:24 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Daniel Theis was the first big off the bench.
Again, Al Horford hasn’t been ruled out, but things seem to be pointing to him getting a rest day. – 5:24 PM
Daniel Theis was the first big off the bench.
Again, Al Horford hasn’t been ruled out, but things seem to be pointing to him getting a rest day. – 5:24 PM


John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown has gone for a couple of pump fakes.. an old bad habit of his.. and it cost him a Brogdon layup and this foul – 5:24 PM
Jaylen Brown has gone for a couple of pump fakes.. an old bad habit of his.. and it cost him a Brogdon layup and this foul – 5:24 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze and Jalen Smith now on the court together. Terry Taylor hasn’t checked in yet. #Pacers – 5:22 PM
Goga Bitadze and Jalen Smith now on the court together. Terry Taylor hasn’t checked in yet. #Pacers – 5:22 PM


Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Not great ball movement from the Celtics so far today. Lots of one and no-pass possessions.
Until that last one…of course. – 5:21 PM
Not great ball movement from the Celtics so far today. Lots of one and no-pass possessions.
Until that last one…of course. – 5:21 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Great defense by Malcolm Brogdon on Jaylen Brown. And then scores on the other end. #Pacers – 5:21 PM
Great defense by Malcolm Brogdon on Jaylen Brown. And then scores on the other end. #Pacers – 5:21 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze checks in before Jalen Smith. Chris Duarte is in for Tyrese Haliburton. #Pacers – 5:19 PM
Goga Bitadze checks in before Jalen Smith. Chris Duarte is in for Tyrese Haliburton. #Pacers – 5:19 PM

Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
The Celtics gave up the fewest made 3-pointers per game over their last 15 (9.9/game), but the Pacers have four already. – 5:19 PM
The Celtics gave up the fewest made 3-pointers per game over their last 15 (9.9/game), but the Pacers have four already. – 5:19 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tatum has 2 early fouls and the Pacers are really dictating the tempo right now, which equals an early 5 point deficit – 5:18 PM
Tatum has 2 early fouls and the Pacers are really dictating the tempo right now, which equals an early 5 point deficit – 5:18 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Three straights 3s. Two by Tyrese Haliburton and the last one by Malcolm Brogdon. #Pacers lead 18-13. – 5:17 PM
Three straights 3s. Two by Tyrese Haliburton and the last one by Malcolm Brogdon. #Pacers lead 18-13. – 5:17 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Marcus Smart is 1-2 from 3 so far, which puts him at 38 for 94, 40.4%, since January 1 – 5:16 PM
Marcus Smart is 1-2 from 3 so far, which puts him at 38 for 94, 40.4%, since January 1 – 5:16 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tyrese Haliburton with a pull up 3 in transition. Gotta be more aggressive and that’s a good start. #Pacers – 5:15 PM
Tyrese Haliburton with a pull up 3 in transition. Gotta be more aggressive and that’s a good start. #Pacers – 5:15 PM


Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Second foul on Tatum 2:47 into the game, White replaces him. #Celtics #Pacers – 5:14 PM
Second foul on Tatum 2:47 into the game, White replaces him. #Celtics #Pacers – 5:14 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Pregame flicks courtesy of yours truly. 📸
#Pacers | #Celtics pic.twitter.com/kQj3vE8mkn – 4:56 PM
Pregame flicks courtesy of yours truly. 📸
#Pacers | #Celtics pic.twitter.com/kQj3vE8mkn – 4:56 PM





Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the face says it all.💙
@Myles Turner | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/oPDmuC7Irh – 4:53 PM
the face says it all.💙
@Myles Turner | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/oPDmuC7Irh – 4:53 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters, per @Tony East (😂😂😂):
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Malcolm Brogdon
— Buddy Hield
— Oshae Brissett
— Isaiah Jackson – 4:40 PM
#Pacers starters, per @Tony East (😂😂😂):
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Malcolm Brogdon
— Buddy Hield
— Oshae Brissett
— Isaiah Jackson – 4:40 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Grant Williams is starting tonight in place of Al Horford. #Celtics #Pacers – 4:39 PM
Grant Williams is starting tonight in place of Al Horford. #Celtics #Pacers – 4:39 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
first five to the floor tonight.
@motorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/yOJNaL8pFt – 4:39 PM
first five to the floor tonight.
@motorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/yOJNaL8pFt – 4:39 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtic starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Pacers starters:
Isaiah Jackson
Oshae Brissett
Buddy Hield
Malcolm Brogdon
Tyrese Haliburton – 4:36 PM
Celtic starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Pacers starters:
Isaiah Jackson
Oshae Brissett
Buddy Hield
Malcolm Brogdon
Tyrese Haliburton – 4:36 PM


Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Pacers – February 27, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, G. Williams, R. Williams
Indiana – Tyrese Haliburton, Malcolm Brogdon, Buddy Hield, Oshae Brissett, Isaiah Jackson
OUT: Boston: None Indiana: Turner, Warren, McConnell, Stephenson, Rubio pic.twitter.com/kXkGuGGkJ8 – 4:34 PM
Celtics at Pacers – February 27, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, G. Williams, R. Williams
Indiana – Tyrese Haliburton, Malcolm Brogdon, Buddy Hield, Oshae Brissett, Isaiah Jackson
OUT: Boston: None Indiana: Turner, Warren, McConnell, Stephenson, Rubio pic.twitter.com/kXkGuGGkJ8 – 4:34 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers (31-31) were last over .500 on January 3, before losing to the Timberwolves.
Since then, Clippers have lost their last five chances to get over .500 (at Phoenix, at New Orleans, at Miami, at Indiana, vs Bucks)
They get another chance tonight at Houston to end February. – 4:26 PM
Clippers (31-31) were last over .500 on January 3, before losing to the Timberwolves.
Since then, Clippers have lost their last five chances to get over .500 (at Phoenix, at New Orleans, at Miami, at Indiana, vs Bucks)
They get another chance tonight at Houston to end February. – 4:26 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
An injured Myles Turner still making time to sign autographs and chat with young fans pregame: pic.twitter.com/QU7j1QXWrS – 4:16 PM
An injured Myles Turner still making time to sign autographs and chat with young fans pregame: pic.twitter.com/QU7j1QXWrS – 4:16 PM



Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for today’s game vs. Boston:
Chris Duarte – Available (left big toe)
Lance Stephenson – Out (left ankle sprain)
Myles Turner – Out (left foot)
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot)
Ricky Rubio – Out (left knee) pic.twitter.com/tk4u7lhKgo – 4:03 PM
Injury Report for today’s game vs. Boston:
Chris Duarte – Available (left big toe)
Lance Stephenson – Out (left ankle sprain)
Myles Turner – Out (left foot)
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot)
Ricky Rubio – Out (left knee) pic.twitter.com/tk4u7lhKgo – 4:03 PM


James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lance Stephenson (left ankle) is OUT and Chris Duarte (left big toe) is IN, per source. #Pacers – 3:55 PM
Lance Stephenson (left ankle) is OUT and Chris Duarte (left big toe) is IN, per source. #Pacers – 3:55 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Chris Duarte will play today vs Celtics. Lance Stephenson is out. – 3:48 PM
Chris Duarte will play today vs Celtics. Lance Stephenson is out. – 3:48 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
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Mark Murphy @Murf56
Al Horford, coming off a back-to-back, will rest tonight against Indiana. Udoka said that down the stretch, balancing minutes for the Jays will be a challenge heading into the playoffs. – 3:45 PM
Al Horford, coming off a back-to-back, will rest tonight against Indiana. Udoka said that down the stretch, balancing minutes for the Jays will be a challenge heading into the playoffs. – 3:45 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Grant Williams will start for Al Horford today as team manages his minutes. – 3:42 PM
Grant Williams will start for Al Horford today as team manages his minutes. – 3:42 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Remember that Horford/Richardson year when Embiid just looked frustrated and angry all the time? He looks the opposite of that now. – 3:40 PM
Remember that Horford/Richardson year when Embiid just looked frustrated and angry all the time? He looks the opposite of that now. – 3:40 PM

Boston Celtics @celtics
Al Horford’s minutes will be “managed” tonight after playing 37 yesterday, says Coach Udoka. He adds that everyone is healthy. – 3:38 PM
Al Horford’s minutes will be “managed” tonight after playing 37 yesterday, says Coach Udoka. He adds that everyone is healthy. – 3:38 PM

Boston Celtics @celtics
Payton Pritchard is looking to build off yesterday’s performance and shares how Jaylen has been serving as a mentor to him. pic.twitter.com/nudL7c12Gj – 3:33 PM
Payton Pritchard is looking to build off yesterday’s performance and shares how Jaylen has been serving as a mentor to him. pic.twitter.com/nudL7c12Gj – 3:33 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
Phoenix Suns are the 2nd best team defensively in the NBA when switching the pick and roll. Only Boston is better. Teams have switched against the Jazz on pick and roll more than any team in the NBA. Keep an eye on that today – 3:32 PM
Phoenix Suns are the 2nd best team defensively in the NBA when switching the pick and roll. Only Boston is better. Teams have switched against the Jazz on pick and roll more than any team in the NBA. Keep an eye on that today – 3:32 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle opting not to provide injury updates pregame. Duarte and Stephenson are both questionable.
He said nothing changes for Brogdon as they begin a stretch of 3 games in 4 days, including a b2b. I expect for him to remain on a minutes restriction. – 3:30 PM
Rick Carlisle opting not to provide injury updates pregame. Duarte and Stephenson are both questionable.
He said nothing changes for Brogdon as they begin a stretch of 3 games in 4 days, including a b2b. I expect for him to remain on a minutes restriction. – 3:30 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle says he has no injury updates on Lance Stephenson (left ankle) and Chris Duarte (left big toe), who are both questionable to play.
Lol one of those things where he probably knows but just doesn’t want to say.
We’ll all know anyway in 1.5 hours. #Pacers – 3:26 PM
Rick Carlisle says he has no injury updates on Lance Stephenson (left ankle) and Chris Duarte (left big toe), who are both questionable to play.
Lol one of those things where he probably knows but just doesn’t want to say.
We’ll all know anyway in 1.5 hours. #Pacers – 3:26 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
“They present real challenges with their switching defense. … Shot creation is a real challenge.” — #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says of the #Celtics. – 3:24 PM
“They present real challenges with their switching defense. … Shot creation is a real challenge.” — #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says of the #Celtics. – 3:24 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, República Dominicana! 🇩🇴
Happy Independence Day to the Dominican Republic! 🇩🇴 pic.twitter.com/Vl83XpvN2m – 3:24 PM
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, República Dominicana! 🇩🇴
Happy Independence Day to the Dominican Republic! 🇩🇴 pic.twitter.com/Vl83XpvN2m – 3:24 PM


Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Kelan Martin is back in The Fieldhouse, on a 10-day with the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/1q8tKrRdQw – 3:16 PM
Kelan Martin is back in The Fieldhouse, on a 10-day with the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/1q8tKrRdQw – 3:16 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1998, the @Indiana Pacers destroyed the Blazers 124-59, the third-largest margin of victory in NBA history.
The Blazers are one of only six teams in the NBA’s shot-clock era to score 16 or fewer points in all four quarters of a game. pic.twitter.com/h3HmsC1knA – 3:01 PM
📅 On this day in 1998, the @Indiana Pacers destroyed the Blazers 124-59, the third-largest margin of victory in NBA history.
The Blazers are one of only six teams in the NBA’s shot-clock era to score 16 or fewer points in all four quarters of a game. pic.twitter.com/h3HmsC1knA – 3:01 PM


Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Hamidou Diallo has been fined $20,000 for making contact with a referee during yesterdays’s game against the Celtics – 2:16 PM
Hamidou Diallo has been fined $20,000 for making contact with a referee during yesterdays’s game against the Celtics – 2:16 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
mix up the MVP Martini with @NewAmsterdam for tonight’s game 🍸 pic.twitter.com/wqWOFb1MzS – 2:10 PM
mix up the MVP Martini with @NewAmsterdam for tonight’s game 🍸 pic.twitter.com/wqWOFb1MzS – 2:10 PM


Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
apropos of absolutely nothing the nuggets have a top-5 defense with nikola jokic on the floor. only the warriors, suns, celtics, and cavs are better. carry on! – 2:03 PM
apropos of absolutely nothing the nuggets have a top-5 defense with nikola jokic on the floor. only the warriors, suns, celtics, and cavs are better. carry on! – 2:03 PM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Josh Kerr smashes Peter Elliot’s long-standing British mile record in Boston, clocking 3:48.87.
Still waiting for the 1500m split. – 2:02 PM
Josh Kerr smashes Peter Elliot’s long-standing British mile record in Boston, clocking 3:48.87.
Still waiting for the 1500m split. – 2:02 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers injury report: Chris Duarte (left big toe) and Lance Stephenson (left ankle) are questionable.
Malcolm Brogdon isn’t listed for the first time in months, which is a great sign for his right Achilles.
Myles Turner, T.J. Warren, T.J. McConnell and Ricky Rubio are OUT. – 1:08 PM
#Pacers injury report: Chris Duarte (left big toe) and Lance Stephenson (left ankle) are questionable.
Malcolm Brogdon isn’t listed for the first time in months, which is a great sign for his right Achilles.
Myles Turner, T.J. Warren, T.J. McConnell and Ricky Rubio are OUT. – 1:08 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Markelle Fultz on his feelings heading into his return tomorrow vs. Indiana pic.twitter.com/wkrfeFgOn3 – 1:01 PM
Markelle Fultz on his feelings heading into his return tomorrow vs. Indiana pic.twitter.com/wkrfeFgOn3 – 1:01 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1959, the @Boston Celtics Bob Cousy dished out a career-high and franchise-record 28 assists in a 173-139 win over the Lakers.
Cousy also scored 31 points, making him one of only two players in NBA history to record at least 30p/25a in a game (Kevin Porter). pic.twitter.com/hZLhAUPwbR – 1:01 PM
📅 On this day in 1959, the @Boston Celtics Bob Cousy dished out a career-high and franchise-record 28 assists in a 173-139 win over the Lakers.
Cousy also scored 31 points, making him one of only two players in NBA history to record at least 30p/25a in a game (Kevin Porter). pic.twitter.com/hZLhAUPwbR – 1:01 PM


Boston Celtics @celtics
TONIGHT
Celtics at @Indiana Pacers
5PM
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#BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/yj4Tpblhbm – 12:25 PM
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Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics injury report is clean for tonight’s game at the Pacers. No players listed on the report. – 12:17 PM
Celtics injury report is clean for tonight’s game at the Pacers. No players listed on the report. – 12:17 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jamahl Mosley on Markelle Fultz’s return tomorrow vs. Pacers pic.twitter.com/Yd0wdCG9rp – 12:12 PM
Jamahl Mosley on Markelle Fultz’s return tomorrow vs. Pacers pic.twitter.com/Yd0wdCG9rp – 12:12 PM


Boston Celtics @celtics
Legendary figures like @RealBillRussell and Muhammad Ali were never afraid to stand up for what was right
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@cedricmaxwell81 and Darien Morisset discuss how @Jaylen Brown has become a present-day vocal leader for social justice. pic.twitter.com/On0F2p9535 – 12:02 PM
Legendary figures like @RealBillRussell and Muhammad Ali were never afraid to stand up for what was right

@cedricmaxwell81 and Darien Morisset discuss how @Jaylen Brown has become a present-day vocal leader for social justice. pic.twitter.com/On0F2p9535 – 12:02 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2008, the @Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James scored 26 points in a loss to the Celtics, surpassing 10,000 career points in the process.
James is the youngest player in NBA history to reach that mark (age in years-days):
23-059 James
24-033 Kevin Durant
24-194 Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/wRXGU5lT2o – 12:01 PM
📅 On this day in 2008, the @Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James scored 26 points in a loss to the Celtics, surpassing 10,000 career points in the process.
James is the youngest player in NBA history to reach that mark (age in years-days):
23-059 James
24-033 Kevin Durant
24-194 Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/wRXGU5lT2o – 12:01 PM


Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The Celtics enter tonight’s game against the Pacers just a half-game behind the fifth seed in the East masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 11:11 AM
The Celtics enter tonight’s game against the Pacers just a half-game behind the fifth seed in the East masslive.com/celtics/2022/0… – 11:11 AM