Jaylen Brown's 44 Points Propel Celtics to Dominant Win Over Pacers

The Boston Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak with a commanding 142-105 victory, showcasing resilience and depth despite key injuries.

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 44 points, shooting 16-24 from the field and adding five rebounds and four steals, marking his second-highest career scoring performance.
The Celtics' defense limited the Pacers to 28% shooting from beyond the arc and forced nine steals, emphasizing a strong two-way effort.
Boston played without starters Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder), while Indiana missed Obi Toppin and Andrew Nembhard due to injuries.
Payton Pritchard contributed significantly off the bench with 18 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds, highlighting the Celtics' depth.
The victory ended Boston's first two-game losing skid of the season, maintaining their streak of avoiding three consecutive losses since March 2023.