The Boston Celtics held a commanding lead at halftime against the Indiana Pacers, scoring a season-high 81 points in the first half. However, the Pacers made a strong comeback in the third quarter, reducing a 20-point deficit to just 3 points. The game was described as a modern NBA thriller, with the Celtics ultimately securing a 129-124 victory. Jayson Tatum played a pivotal role, scoring 30 points and making crucial late blocks. Despite the Pacers' impressive fight, the Celtics' defense and late-game efforts secured the win. Tyrese Haliburton's performance, including a double-double, despite being on a minutes restriction, was notable. The Celtics' ability to hold off the Pacers' late-game efforts was highlighted as a key factor in the victory.
Tatum thinks KP could be the Pau to his Kobe 👀 (via @ramonashelburne) https://t.co/3QPLN3QhXj
Jayson Tatum believes Kristaps Porzingis was the missing piece the Celtics need to go all the way 🏆 More: https://t.co/MLVNheVS24 | via @ramonashelburne https://t.co/3yI4HcbYHs
“Kobe really needed Pau for those last two championships that they won together. Whatever path that I'm on and we're on, KP really feels like the missing piece.” - Jayson Tatum on teaming up with Kristaps Porzingis (Via https://t.co/4h0yXYL6uT) https://t.co/lUmEmQ33dI
The league-leading Celtics started fast against the Pacers to be last night’s #FirstTo15, presented by @DKSportsbook https://t.co/XBTVNIOOWs
Neemias Queta ‘set the tone’ for Celtics’ fourth quarter versus Pacers https://t.co/6dVeXRoTXD
#Celtics lock in on defense to hang on for ugly win over Pacers https://t.co/CYv7FGx4Ny
Jayson Tatum, Celtics hold off pesky Pacers to win second straight: 10 takeaways https://t.co/Z19GVaUVk5
Celtics’ starters combine for 113 points in win over Pacers #BostonCeltics #IndianaPacers https://t.co/27E6gUw8Oa
ViewFromVegas of #NBA: favorites went 4-1 SU in the Association on Tuesday night, but just 3-2 ATS with Pacers (+8) covering in 129-124 loss at the Celtics; only outright upset by the Raptors (+7 in 118-107 win at the Bulls); home teams also went 4-1 SU & 3-2 ATS; Unders led 3-2
Tatum scores 30, comes up with late blocks as Celtics top Pacers | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/5iXuLdwLUN
The Celtics scored a season-high 81 first-half points but nearly blew a 20-point lead vs. the Pacers on Tuesday night. Takeaways from the 129-124 win ⬇️ https://t.co/ikeH5hevH7
Jayson Tatum scores 30, comes up with late blocks as Celtics hold off Pacers 129-124 https://t.co/1E4h3QRvty
The Celtics blew one big lead and nearly lost another one, but ultimately survived over the Pacers thanks to a late defensive stand. https://t.co/gPLg4riMyh
#Celtics earned this win with defense and allowing just two IND off rebounds in the 4Q. It didn't hurt that Haliburton was on a minutes restriction and didn't play in the 4Q. #Pacers
WHAT. A. THRILLER. 🔥 The Celtics hold off the Pacers late game efforts and secure the W! ☘️ ✅ IND +7.5 ✅ O 247.5 https://t.co/iALsx3UiN3
Pacers come up short in Boston vs best team in NBA. Haliburton double-double despite being on pitch count (22 minutes). Impressive fight in hostile environment.
Great modern NBA game in Boston tonight, even with Haliburton sitting the entire fourth.
Jayson Tatum gets the big time block! Pacers-Celtics | Live on TNT https://t.co/aG0ypy5WRU
PORZINGIS THROWS IT DOWN 🔨 Pacers-Celtics | Live on TNT https://t.co/9qrZZlVWZI
Porzingis with AUTHORITY💪 (via @celtics) https://t.co/cs0aRZkBiF
Haliburton with the nice ball fake and the and-1 💪 Pacers-Celtics | Live on TNT https://t.co/yVOYFkrfC6
#Pacers begin 3Q on a 16-4 run and have worked a 20-point deficit down to 3. #Celtics aren't hitting shots or getting stops.
Celtics blowing a lead in the 3rd against the Pacers? Sound familiar...
Tyrese Haliburton beats the halftime buzzer from half court! 🔥 Pacers-Celtics | Live on TNT https://t.co/0m1TmbgUVe
Will the Celtics close out the Pacers at home to improve to 22-2 at home? 👀 https://t.co/K2quObyYRo
The Celtics (-7.5) are in charge at halftime. ☘️ Will the Pacers make things interesting in the second half? 👀 https://t.co/t0uQgKK4R8
Celtics have a season-high 81 points in the first half, but they got killed on the glass and Haliburton has been electric attacking and the Pacers are back within 15 points heading to the locker room.
Casual 85-point quarter in Celtics-Pacers