Celtics Break Pacers' Six-Game Winning Streak with 118-101 Victory

Strong performances from Tatum and Brown, coupled with robust defense, lead Boston to victory despite early exit from Porzingis.

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points, making a season-high eight 3-pointers, and Jaylen Brown added 31 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on Saturday night, snapping the Pacers’ six-game winning streak.
Boston, which came into the game third in the NBA in field-goal percentage defense (.449) and third in rebound rate, limited the Pacers to a season-low point total and outrebounded them 70-42.
Bennedict Mathurin led Indiana with 20 points while All-Star Tyrese Haliburton finished with 17 points, seven assists, six rebounds and five steals.
Boston received only six minutes from starting center Kristaps Porzingis, who left the game due to an eye laceration.
Indiana played without starting shooting guard Bruce Brown (bone bruise in right knee) and reserve guard Andrew Nembhard (back sprain).