The Celtics are among the slowest teams in the NBA, ranking ahead of only the Houston Rockets in most pace metrics. They play to an average of just 227.0 ppg, while holding opponents to 110.5 ppg on 44.7% shooting. Boston has held each of its last 11 opponents to below 120 points.

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Indiana Pacers tonight in a crucial Central Division clash. Despite a poor road record, the Bucks aim to rebound in Indianapolis. Both teams are battling for divisional supremacy,

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle wants the NBA to look at a hit that the Celtics delivered to Isaiah Jackson.

The Indiana Pacers fell to the Boston Celtics in a game Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Pacers decorated veterans are showing signs that the losses are getting to them, but younger players seem to be getting their message.

The former Badger is now impressively in his fifth NBA season (2021-26). He played for two seasons at Wisconsin (2019-21), appearing in 52 total games and averaging 11.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, while shooting 51.2% from the floor and 40.8% from 3.

Forward Isaiah Jackson (concussion) and G Ben Sheppard (calf) are out, joining a cast of players sidelined for Indiana that includes Aaron Nesmith (knee), forward Obi Toppin (foot), and guard Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), who won’t suit up at all this season.