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Why a conference finals rematch showed Celtics, Pacers trending in opposite directions
After the Eastern Conference finals ended in one of the most competitive sweeps in recent years, the Pacers looked like a team primed for a step forward. Despite the loss, Rick Carlisle’s team showed it could keep its perpetual offense in motion while playing physical playoff basketball.
Haliburton scores 31 points as Pacers rebound from 37-point loss to Celtics by winning rematch
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch.
Celtics starter puts struggles in perspective after Pacers loss
Derrick White has experienced plenty of success ever since he's been a Celtic, but rough stretches are bound to happen.
'A mindset shift': Why Tyrese Haliburton changed to score 31 poits and beat the Celtics
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points in the Pacers' upset of the Celtics with 10 of his 11 field goals being 2-pointers with several at the rim.
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton: Surpasses 30 points as top scorer
Haliburton totaled 31 points (11-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-114 victory over Boston. Haliburton came alive Sunday, leading all players in the contest in scoring while ending second on the Pacers squad in rebounds and assists in a well-rounded performance.
Celtics star demands defensive change after ugly Pacers loss
When Jaylen Brown signed his supermax contract in the summer of 2023, he voiced his desire for the Celtics to get back to their defensive roots. The comments set the tone for a 2024 title run as Boston’s elite defense was a constant for a team that was on a mission for redemption after a heartbreaking finish in 2023.
Video: Pacers discuss their win over the Celtics
Pacers center Myles Turner discusses the win over the Celtics Pacers forward Jarace Walker discusses the win over the Celtics ...
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Did poor defense doom Celtics against the Pacers?
Boston's defense hasn't been quite as good this year, while Indiana is among the league's top offensive clubs. This much was ...
Pacers at Celtics: Closing out the regular-season series between Eastern Conference foes
Indiana won the first meeting, 135-132, in overtime on Oct. 30, while Boston won Friday's game in a blowout, 142-105.
Blowout loss to the Celtics speaks to the fragility of the Pacers' roster ecosystem
The Pacers' 142-105 loss to the Celtics speaks to their struggles to reconstruct their roster ecosystem on the fly due to ...
Defensive letdowns doom Celtics in frustrating loss to Pacers
After steamrolling the Indiana Pacers by 37 points on Friday, the Celtics were handled by the same team on the same court ...
Game Preview: Pacers at Celtics
Dec. 27, 2024: The Pacers fell to the Celtics on the second night of a harsh back-to-back, 142-105.
Pacers vs. Celtics: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest
The Indiana Pacers play against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden The Indiana Pacers are spending $10,897,053 per win while the ...
Pacers Notes: Blockbuster Trade Proposal, Rick Carlisle Hypes Up Guard, Celtics Upset
Not only did they score a major upset over the Boston Celtics, star point guard Tyrese Haliburton also stepped up to play ...