Lakers132
Nets109
Raptors92
Timberwolves114
Knicks97
Clippers101
76ers69
Kings26Indiana Pacers @ Boston Celtics: Dec 22, 2025
Pacers vs Celtics final: the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 103-95 on December 22, 2025 at TD Garden, Boston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 35 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 95 |
| Celtics | 26 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 103 |
Top Performers
Pacers
- 25 PTS Pascal Siakam
- 9 REB Bennedict Mathurin
- 7 AST Andrew Nembhard
Celtics
- 31 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 11 REB Hugo Gonzalez
- 5 AST Payton Pritchard
Pacers vs Celtics Box Score
Indiana Pacers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Huff C | 25 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 36 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7-20 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Ethan Thompson G | 33 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-12 | 3-9 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Andrew Nembhard G | 35 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6-13 | 2-4 | 6-7 | -6 |
| Pascal Siakam F | 37 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9-18 | 4-7 | 3-4 | -12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Quenton Jackson G | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 5-5 | -11 |
| Jarace Walker F | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -8 |
| James Wiseman C | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Johnny Furphy G | 23 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Kam Jones G | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Taelon Peter G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Garrison Mathews G | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +4 |
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White G | 31 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7-16 | 3-8 | 2-2 | +9 |
| Neemias Queta C | 23 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 2-4 | -3 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 32 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-12 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 33 | 31 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11-25 | 2-6 | 7-8 | -2 |
| Josh Minott F | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Anfernee Simons G | 17 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 2-7 | 1-1 | +4 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Luka Garza C | 24 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 36 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +9 |
Pacers vs Celtics Recap
Boston's fourth-quarter surge lifted the Celtics past Indiana, outscoring the Pacers 29-13 in the final frame to erase an 8-point deficit. The Celtics improved to 18-11, while Indiana fell to 6-23.
Indiana led by 18 at halftime after a dominant second quarter, going up 61-43. Boston chipped away in the third, cutting the lead to 8 points at 82-74. The Celtics then exploded in the fourth, with the Pacers managing just 13 points to finish the game. Boston's 49 rebounds to Indiana's 36 gave the home team control on the glass.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 31 points. Pascal Siakam paced Indiana with 25 points, while Hugo Gonzalez grabbed 11 rebounds for the Celtics and Bennedict Mathurin pulled down 9 for the Pacers. Boston shot 38 of 89 from the field while Indiana made 33 of 85.
The number to know: Boston's 29-point fourth quarter. That single quarter nearly matched Indiana's entire second-half output and proved decisive in the comeback.
Team Stats
| Pacers | Stat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 33-85 | Field Goals | 38-89 |
| 38.8% | FG % | 42.7% |
| 13-40 | 3-Pointers | 11-37 |
| 32.5% | 3P % | 29.7% |
| 16-18 | Free Throws | 16-19 |
| 88.9% | FT % | 84.2% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 19 | Assists | 19 |
| 4 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 21 | Fouls | 16 |
| 20 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pacers | 46.5% | 11.4% | 19.1% | 0.188 |
 Celtics | 48.9% | 11.8% | 28.9% | 0.180 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pacers vs Celtics Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 22, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pacers vs Celtics Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pacers last 5
- L @ Pelicans 109-128 Dec 20, 2025
- L vs Knicks 113-114 Dec 18, 2025
- L vs Wizards 89-108 Dec 14, 2025
- L @ 76ers 105-115 Dec 12, 2025
- W vs Kings 116-105 Dec 8, 2025
Celtics last 5
- W @ Raptors 112-96 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Heat 129-116 Dec 19, 2025
- L vs Pistons 105-112 Dec 15, 2025
- L @ Bucks 101-116 Dec 11, 2025
- W @ Raptors 121-113 Dec 7, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 21, 2026 Pacers @ Celtics 104-119
- Jan 12, 2026 Celtics @ Pacers 96-98
- Dec 26, 2025 Celtics @ Pacers 140-122
More NBA Games on Dec 22, 2025
- Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1132
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1139Top: Mitchell 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2113
New Orleans Pelicans0-3119Top: Davis 35 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2112
Denver Nuggets1-1135Top: Murray 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies2-0103
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0119Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 31 PTS, 10 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-297
Golden State Warriors0-3120Top: Curry 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons2-0110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0102Top: Duren 26 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Pacers vs Celtics: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pacers visit the Bucks Oct 26; Celtics host the Bulls Oct 26.
Pacers vs Celtics FAQs
Who won Pacers vs Celtics on Dec 22, 2025?
The Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 103-95 on Monday, December 22, 2025 at TD Garden in Boston. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 31 points.
What are the Pacers and Celtics records?
After this game the Pacers were 6-23 and the Celtics were 18-11 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pacers vs Celtics?
Pascal Siakam scored 25 for the Pacers. Jaylen Brown scored 31 for the Celtics.
Who leads the Pacers vs Celtics season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Pacers vs Celtics game?
The Celtics beat the Pacers 119-104 on Jan 21, 2026 at home.
Where was Pacers vs Celtics played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
What was the score by quarter in Pacers vs Celtics?
Pacers-Celtics: Q1 35-26, Q2 26-17, Q3 21-31, Q4 13-29.
What is next for the Pacers and Celtics?
Pacers visit the Bucks on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET; Celtics host the Bulls on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.