Payton Pritchard had 16 points in Monday night's loss at Detroit.
Payton Pritchard had 16 points in Monday night's loss at Detroit.Duane Burleson/Associated Press
You can throw the records out when the Celtics and Pacers get together.
Well, the Pacers would probably prefer you do so, at least. Their 10-34 record is the worst in the league, although one of those wins came the last time the teams met, when the Celtics dropped a 98-96 decision at Indiana on Jan. 12.
The Celtics won the previous two meetings, taking a 103-95 decision at home on Dec. 22, then rallying for a 140-122 win at Indiana on Dec. 26.
Last Monday’s loss marked the beginning of a four-game road trip that concluded with a 104-103 loss at Detroit on Monday as the Celtics went 2-2.
Jaylen Brown had a game-high 32 points and 11 rebounds in the loss, but he missed what would have been a game-winning jump shot at the buzzer.
“You got to give credit to them,” Brown said. “They’re extremely physical. You feel it on every possession the whole game. I feel like we matched the level of intensity. We matched the level of physicality. But we just came up short.”
Tonight’s contest marks the final meeting between the two. Here is a preview.
When: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: TD Garden, Boston
TV, radio: NBCSB, WBZ-FM 98.5
Line: Boston -10.5. O/U: 225.5.
PACERS
Season record: 10-34. vs. spread: 22-22. Over/under: 16-28
Last 10 games: 4-6. vs. spread: 5-5. Over/under: 2-8
CELTICS
Season record: 26-16. vs. spread: 24-18. Over/under: 18-24
Last 10 games: 6-4. vs. spread: 6-4. Over/under: 3-7
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per game: Indiana 110.1, Boston 116.7
Points allowed per game: Indiana 118.3, Boston 110.0
Field goal percentage: Indiana .443, Boston .472
Opponent field goal percentage: Indiana .483, Boston .448
3-point percentage: Indiana .342, Boston .368
Opponent 3-point percentage: Indiana .341, Boston .367
Stat of the day: The Pacers are last in the league in field goal percentage at 44.3 percent.
Notes: Brown, who is averaging a career-high 29.8 points this season, was named a starter in the NBA All-Star Game for the first time Monday. … After tonight’s game, the Celtics are back on the road for a back-to-back, beginning Friday at the Nets and concluding Saturday at the Bulls. … Tonight’s contest is the third of a five-game road trip for the Pacers. They were smoked by the Pistons, 121-78 on Saturday, then dropped a 113-104 decision to the 76ers after committing 24 turnovers on Monday. … Former Celtic Aaron Nesmith is 2-for-22 from 3-point territory in his last three games. … Andrew Nembhard has 12 games with at least 20 points this season and has six games with 25 or more. Pascal Siakam has surpassed 20 points in four straight games and 11 of his last 12 contests.
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