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Celtics Torch Pacers After 47-Point Quarter, Brown Extends 30-Point Streak to Eight

Relentless 3-point shooting buried a short-handed Indiana mired in a seven-game skid.

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 won 140-122 in Indianapolis, improving to 19-11 with a fourth straight victory as Indiana dropped to 6-25 with a seventh consecutive loss.
  • A 47-22 second quarter flipped a 15-point deficit into a 75-61 halftime lead, and the Celtics controlled the game from there.
  • Jaylen Brown scored 30 for his eighth consecutive 30-point game, moving within one of Larry Bird’s franchise record.
  • Payton Pritchard posted 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Sam Hauser hit 7 of 8 from deep for 23, and Derrick White added 21-5-6 as Boston shot 56.6% with 20 threes.
  • The Pacers, without Tyrese Haliburton and multiple rotation players, continued to struggle offensively while Rick Carlisle stayed one win shy of 1,000.