Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics (12-22-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Boston Celtics only have two games this week, both of which are against the Indiana Pacers. The first of those games takes place at TD Garden in Boston on Monday, December 22. The Pacers will travel to TD Garden to play the Boston Celtics tonight in an attempt to end a four-game losing run.

Meanwhile, the Celtics, who are 17-11, have won two straight games by a margin of more than twelve points. Without Jaylen Brown, Boston defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-96 on Saturday, with the visiting Celtics winning the fourth quarter. The Pacers vs. Celtics predictions favor the Under because they enjoy slowing down the game and should be successful against their opponent.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - When and where to watch the game

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics game will tip off on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. FDSIN and NBCS-BOS will broadcast the entire match. The venue is TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts. Fubo and Peacock will also telecast the whole match for the online users.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Expected Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers

PG Andrew Nembhard
SG Quenton Jackson
SF Bennedict Mathurin
PF Pascal Siakam
C Jay Huff

Boston Celtics

PG Payton Pritchard
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Sam Hauser
C Neemias Queta

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Injury Report

Indiana Pacers

• TJ McConnell- Questionable (Knee)
• Ben Sheppard- Out (Calf)
• Aaron Nesmith- Out (Knee)
• Obi Toppin- Out (Foot)
• Tyrese Haliburton- Out (Achilles)

Boston Celtics

• Jordan Walsh- Questionable (Illness)
• Jayson Tatum- Out (Achilles)

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Game Prediction

On Saturday night, the second night of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors, demonstrating their continued excellence. Last time out, the Celtics prevailed 112-96. Anfernee Simons scored 15 points and Derrick White scored 15, while Payton Pritchard finished with 33 points and 10 assists.

On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers were defeated in their last four games, the most recent of which took place away from home at Smoothie King Centre. The New Orleans Pelicans won 128-109. T.J. McConnell scored 16 points, Johnny Furphy scored 18, and Pascal Siakam scored 22. Now, the two teams are ready to face each other.



Also read: New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers (12-20-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more



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