NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics will face the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
These teams match up for the second straight game after the Celtics took down the Pacers 133-128 in overtime on Tuesday. Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 36 points, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 25 for the Pacers.
When is Celtics vs. Pacers?
This matchup between the Celtics and Pacers will go down on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Pacers
The Celtics and Pacers will hit the hardwood at TD Garden for this matchup on May 23, and if you’d like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have won 63, or 79.7%, of the 79 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
The 120.6 points per game the Celtics put up are just 0.4 more points than the Pacers surrender (120.2).
The Celtics make 16.5 three-pointers per game (first in the league), 3.6 more than their opponents (12.9). They are shooting 38.8% from deep (second-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 35.2%.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher clip at home than away from home in the 2023-24 season (123.1 at home versus 118.0 on the road), though they have allowed fewer points at home than in road games (107.9 opponent points per home game versus 110.5 on the road).
On the offensive side of the ball, the Celtics have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 110.0 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 120.6 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
Pacers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pacers put up 123.3 points per game (first in league) while giving up 120.2 per outing (27th in NBA). They have a +250 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 3.1 points per game.
The Pacers average 14.1 more points per game (123.3) than the Celtics cede (109.2).
Beyond the arc, the Pacers are 10th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (13.2). They are ninth in 3-point percentage at 37.4%.
At home the Pacers average 125.5 points per game, 4.5 more than on the road (121.0). On defense they allow 118.7 points per game at home, 3.1 less than away (121.8).
The Pacers have fared worse offensively over their past 10 games, averaging 114.7 points per contest, 8.6 fewer points their than season average of 123.3.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Jaylen Brown | 70 | 23.0 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Derrick White | 73 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Jrue Holiday | 69 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Payton Pritchard | 82 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Pacers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 80 | 21.7 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 69 | 20.1 | 3.9 | 10.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.8 |
| Myles Turner | 77 | 17.1 | 6.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 72 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Obi Toppin | 82 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
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