The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on Monday night, with coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston featuring Celtics Pregame Live. This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams. Last year, the Pacers managed to outperform Boston in two out of three regular-season games.
The Celtics will be looking to capitalize on their home court advantage, welcoming back star player Jaylen Brown, who missed Saturday’s victory over the Toronto Raptors due to illness. However, the team will be without rookie Jordan Walsh, who is sidelined with an illness. The absence of Jayson Tatum, who is nursing an Achilles injury, will also be felt as the Celtics aim to improve their 17-11 record.
On the opposing side, the Pacers will face challenges of their own, missing key players including Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), Aaron Nesmith (knee), T.J. McConnell (knee), and Obi Toppin (foot). With both teams missing significant contributors, this game presents an opportunity for the Celtics to strengthen their position in the standings.
Fans can follow the game via a live blog for score updates, highlights, and reactions as the Celtics seek to secure a victory against a depleted Pacers squad. This matchup promises to be interesting given the current circumstances surrounding both teams.