NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics (50-23) take the court against the Indiana Pacers (33-40) at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, March 24, 2023 on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, and BSIN.
The Celtics are coming off of a 132-109 victory against the Kings in their last game on Tuesday. The Pacers took care of business in their most recent outing 118-114 against the Raptors on Wednesday. In the Celtics’ win, Jayson Tatum led the way with a team-high 36 points (adding eight rebounds and four assists). Andrew Nembhard scored a team-high 25 points for the Pacers in the win.
When is Celtics vs. Pacers and when does it start?
This game between the Celtics and Pacers will begin on Friday, March 24, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. Pacers
The Celtics and Pacers will hit the floor at TD Garden for this matchup on March 24, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBA TV, NBCS-BOS, BSIN.
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Celtics vs. Pacers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Celtics have been favored 67 times and won 47, or 70.1%, of those games.
The Celtics hit 15.9 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league) at a 37.7% rate (fifth-best in the NBA), compared to the 11.9 per game their opponents make at a 35.3% rate.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher rate in home games than away from home in the 2022-23 season (120.7 at home versus 115.2 on the road), though they have allowed fewer points at home than away from home (111.9 opponent points per home game versus 112.5 on the road).
The Celtics have seen an uptick in scoring lately, racking up 118.5 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.7 points more than the 117.8 they’ve scored this year.
Pacers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Pacers put up 115.9 points per game (12th in league) while allowing 118.2 per contest (26th in NBA). They have a -170 scoring differential and have been outscored by 2.3 points per game.
Beyond the arc, the Pacers are fifth-best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (13.8). They are 11th in 3-point percentage at 36.6%.
The Pacers score more points per game at home (118.6) than away (113.2), and give up the same amount at home as on the road (118.2).
While the Pacers are putting up 115.9 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark in their past 10 games, amassing 120.6 a contest.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 68 | 30.1 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| Jaylen Brown | 61 | 26.7 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 61 | 14.5 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 73 | 12.1 | 3.5 | 4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 55 | 11.4 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Pacers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | 54 | 20.8 | 3.7 | 10.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Myles Turner | 61 | 17.9 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Buddy Hield | 73 | 17.1 | 5 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3.6 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 69 | 16.6 | 4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 64 | 10 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
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