Indiana Pacers @ Boston Celtics: Jan 20, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Indiana PacersPacers
2-3 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Home

Pacers vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

How to Watch Pacers vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, January 20, 20277:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pacers WTHR 13 (15 games) · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassPacers: DAZN · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Aaron NesmithPacersG-FDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Andrew NembhardPacersGDay-To-DayNeckOct 26, 2026
Ben SheppardPacersGOutMeniscusOct 22, 2026
Ivica ZubacPacersCOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Obi ToppinPacersFDay-To-DayHandOct 27, 2026
T.J. McConnellPacersGOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Tyrese HaliburtonPacersGDay-To-DayHamstringOct 27, 2026
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pacers

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pacers vs Celtics Preview

The Pacers are 2-3 this season and went 2-3 in their last 5 games, while the Celtics are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 3-1. The Celtics rank 5th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Pascal Siakam (24.0 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).

Pacers vs Celtics Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 3-1

Pacers last 5

Celtics last 5 · 2026-27 incl. playoffs

Previous meetings

Pacers vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Pacers 5 GPCeltics 4 GP
115.0#13
Points per game
119.8#7
114.8#17
Opponent points
111.8#13
47.2%#6
Field goal %
46.5%#9
31.2%#24
Three-point %
38.6%#5
72.7%#26
Free throw %
76.0%#19
43.8#19
Rebounds
44.3#18
29.4#4
Assists
27.5#7
6.4#28
Steals
9.0#12
4.8#16
Blocks
3.8#25
14.8#12
Turnovers
15.5#15

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
276ers4-1–
3Raptors3-10.5
4Celtics3-10.5
5Cavaliers3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0
8Pacers2-32.0
9Knicks2-32.0
10Wizards2-32.0

More NBA Games on Jan 20, 2027

This Pacers vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pacers visit the Pistons Jan 22; Celtics host the 76ers Jan 21.

Pacers vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Pacers vs Celtics start?

The Indiana Pacers play the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Pacers vs Celtics on?

Local TV: WTHR 13 (15 games) (Pacers), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pacers and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Pacers were 2-3 and the Celtics were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Pacers vs Celtics?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Aaron Nesmith (Pacers, day-to-day, hamstring); Andrew Nembhard (Pacers, day-to-day, neck); Ben Sheppard (Pacers, out, meniscus); Ivica Zubac (Pacers, out, ankle); Johnny Furphy (Pacers, out for season, acl); Obi Toppin (Pacers, day-to-day, hand).

How did Pacers vs Celtics go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pacers vs Celtics game?

The Celtics beat the Pacers 119-104 on Jan 21, 2026 at home.

Where is Pacers vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Pacers vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pacers and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.