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Celtics Torch Pacers 140-122 as Brown Nears Bird’s 30-Point Streak Mark

Brown's eight-game 30-point run leaves him one shy of Larry Bird’s Celtics record.

Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) dribbles the ball towards the goal against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard/forward Andrew Nembhard (2) dribbles the ball while Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) controls the ball past Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson (55) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Boston improved to 19-11 with its fourth straight win, completing a two-game sweep of Indiana.
  • A 47-point second quarter flipped an early 15-point deficit and tied a franchise mark for points in that period.
  • Jaylen Brown finished with 30 points for an eighth straight game, one shy of Larry Bird’s Celtics record.
  • Payton Pritchard posted 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists, with Sam Hauser hitting 7 of 8 threes for 23; Derrick White added 21 and Luka Garza 15.
  • Indiana fell to an NBA-worst 6-25 with a seventh consecutive loss as injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and others continued to thin the rotation; Boston now heads to Portland to start a West trip.