Boston Celtics Vs Pacers Match Player Stats

On December 29, 2024, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana won a signature on Boston, with a loss of 123–114 to Celtics (statmuse.com). After dividing his previous two meetings (Indiana won 135–132 in October; Boston responded with 142–105 two days ago), this late December Clash already added drama to the electrification season series. Indiana grew in the second quarter, dropping Boston from 38–29, then maintained the entire speed. Boston tried to rally, but Indiana’s depth, harmony and clutch execution sealed the deal.

Scoring by Quarter

Quarter	Pacers	Celtics
1st	27	29
2nd	38	29
3rd	33	33
4th	25	23
Total	123	114

Indiana built a 64–58 halftime lead and outpaced Boston in the final quarter to close out the win .

Team Leaders & Stats

Indiana Pacers

• Team FG%: ~48.1% (50–104), 3PT% ~39.5% (15–38), FT% ~83.3%
• Rebounds: 57 (18 OR, 39 DR); Ast: 33; TO: 26

Standouts:

• Tyrese Haliburton (G): 36:08, 11–19 FG, 1–6 3P, 8–9 FT → 31 pts, 6 reb, 7 ast, 1 stl, 0 blk, 0 TO, +13
• Andrew Nembhard (G): 33:17, 6–12 FG, 1–1 3P, 4–5 FT → 17 pts, 8 reb, 8 ast
• Pascal Siakam (F): 30:51, 6–11 FG, 1–2 3P, 4–4 FT → 17 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl
• Bennedict Mathurin (F): 29:27, 6–8 FG, 1–1 3P, 1–1 FT → 14 pts
• Myles Turner (C): 32:37, 5–8 FG, 3–4 FT → 13 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast

Boston Celtics

• Team FG%: 40.4% (44–109), 3PT% 33.3% (19–57), FT% 80.6% (25–31)
• Rebounds: 51 (18 OR, 33 DR); Ast: 23; TO: 14

Key Performers:

• Jayson Tatum (F): 43 min, 10–25 FG, 5–18 3P, 12–15 FT → 37 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl, 0 blk, 3 TO, +3
• Jaylen Brown (G/F): 43 min, 11–30 FG, 1–11 3P, 2–4 FT → 25 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk, 3 TO
• Derrick White (G): 37 min, 8–9 FG, 5–5 3P, 2 ast → 23 pts
• Al Horford & Jrue Holiday: Horford had moderate support, Holiday similar.
• Bench: Limited impact — Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, et al., provided little spark.

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Player Breakdown

Boston Celtics

• Jayson Tatum delivered a near All-Star-level outing: 37 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals — his 5.2-point impact in the final figure (+3) shows he kept Boston in striking distance.
• Jaylen Brown chipped in with 25 points and a full statline, but his lone three (1–11) reflected Boston’s struggles beyond the arc.
• Derrick White shot a phenomenal 8–9, including 5 triples, scoring 23 — one of Boston’s only hot hands .
• Bench: Subpar. None of Boston’s reserves reached double figures, and they couldn’t generate separation down the stretch.

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton orchestrated with precision: 31 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, zero turnovers — the engine of Indiana’s offense .
• Andrew Nembhard, the unheralded hero, chipped in 17/8/8 on high efficiency — a rock-solid second guard .
• Pascal Siakam added a 17-point, 8-rebound two-way presence with 3 steals, making defensive contributions all night .
• Bench & Role Players: Mathurin (14 pts off bench), Turner, and others bolstered team depth with scoring and defense.

Advanced Metrics & Flow

• Assists: Pacers racked up 33 dimes vs. Boston’s 23 — indicative of ball movement and unselfish play .
• Efficiency: Indiana posted near-50% FG and 39% from three; Boston lagged, especially beyond the arc (33%) .
• Turnovers: Boston forced just 14 TOs, while their own standouts accrued more (Tatum 3, Brown 3) .
• +/- Insight: Isaiah Hoops:
  • Haliburton +13, Nembhard +23 — strong indicators of positive impact.
  • Tatum +3, Brown +? — decent, but not enough; bench had worse plus/minus.

Series & Season Impact

• Series Record: Indiana now leads the regular-season series 2–1
• Standings:
  • Boston: Atlantic leaders (61–21)
  • Indiana: Second in Central (50–32).
• The win underscores Indiana’s legitimacy — capable of toppling heavyweights and asserting Eastern Conference dominance.

Key Themes & Observations

1. Indiana depth and balance
   • Five beginnings reached double points; The bench contributed the necessary scoring.
   • Heliberton’s zero-turnover play set the tone; The Nembhard was elevated from the bench.
2. Boston’s Reliance on Stars
   • Tatam, Brown, White were responsible for 85 of 114 PT; The rest of the roster is almost silent.
   • Unnatural vs. united team is the Starter-Havi Scoring Indiana.
3. Clutch Execution
   • In the 4 quarter, Indiana preserved a 9–12 points cushion.
   • Boston’s crime stopped as a bench as it failed to respond; Indiana retained the tempo..
4. Playoff Preview
   • Although Indiana ended behind Boston, her seasonal success – and thus wins the standout – signal in potential postson challenge.
   • Indiana’s balanced unit vs. Boston’s star-centered model makes future playoff matches compelling.

What to Watch in Future Matchups

• Boston’s Bench Development: Prechard, Hosar, and Cum. More stability is required to take pressure from the stars.
• Indiana’s Kicking on: Continuous performances like Haliberton, Siakam, Nembhard can be strengthened long -term success.
• Matchup adjustment: Boston will possibly deploy more zone D to limit the ball movement, while Indiana may increase speed.

Conclusion

Indiana’s 123–114 win was a will for depth, ball veg and skilled guard-forward play. Haliberton’s mistake-free orchestation, the versatile appearance of Siakam, the playmaking of the numbers, and the bench of Mathurin jointly combined to remove the Boston’s trio. Win takes away another chapter in a fast competitive rivalry – one that can predict future postsen fireworks.