NBA · Final

Celtics Defeat Pacers 119-104 at TD Garden

Indiana Pacers10-35

104

Boston Celtics27-16

119

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · TD Garden

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Who won Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics beat Indiana Pacers 119-104 at TD Garden on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics secured a convincing 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden, extending their dominance in the series to 4-1 this season. The Celtics, now holding a home record of 28-16, have shown resilience despite a recent loss to the Pacers just days prior, where they fell 96-98 on January 13. This win comes after a mixed performance in their last ten games, where they recorded a 6-4 record but faced a setback with a loss to the Detroit Pistons in their most recent outing.

In this matchup, the Celtics showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 116.1 points in their last ten games while allowing 107.5 points. Their recent form at home has been a mix, with a record of 2-2 in their last four games at TD Garden. The Pacers, on the other hand, have struggled significantly this season, now sitting at a dismal 10-36 overall and 4-6 in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 110.1 points and allowing 115.3 points. They are currently on a two-game losing streak and have only managed to win one of their last four games on the road.

The Celtics' victory was bolstered by the absence of key players on both sides, with Boston's Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue, while the Pacers were without Johnny Furphy, who is out with a knee injury. Tyrese Haliburton, another crucial player for Indiana, is also day-to-day with an Achilles injury, adding to the Pacers' challenges.

The market reflected the Celtics' strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at -10.5 in favor of Boston and a total of 225.5 points. The Celtics were heavily favored with a moneyline of -470, while the Pacers were at +360.

The conditions at TD Garden were conducive to a strong performance from the Celtics, as they took advantage of their home court. The Celtics' scoring was highlighted by a series of impressive plays, including a driving layup from Payton Pritchard in the fourth quarter, which helped maintain their lead. The Pacers attempted to close the gap with a late surge, including a three-point jumper from Jarace Walker, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

As the game progressed, the Celtics managed to keep control, showcasing their depth and ability to respond to pressure. The final score of 119-104 not only reflects their offensive capabilities but also their defensive efforts to limit the Pacers' scoring opportunities. The Celtics will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while the Pacers will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -10.5	225.5 o -110 / u -110	Indiana Pacers +360 · Boston Celtics -470

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Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

PointsJaylen Brown30Boston Celtics
AssistsPayton Pritchard8Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown10Boston Celtics
PointsPascal Siakam32Indiana Pacers
AssistsAndrew Nembhard9Indiana Pacers
ReboundsPascal Siakam10Indiana Pacers

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Boston Celtics

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1116.1 scored · 107.5 allowed per game2-2 at home

L103-104at Detroit PistonsJan 20
W132-106at Atlanta HawksJan 18
W119-114at Miami HeatJan 16
L96-98at Indiana PacersJan 13
L95-100vs San Antonio SpursJan 11
W125-117vs Toronto RaptorsJan 10
L110-114vs Denver NuggetsJan 8
W115-101vs Chicago BullsJan 6
W146-115at LA ClippersJan 4
W120-106at Sacramento KingsJan 2

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L2110.1 scored · 115.3 allowed per game1-3 away

L104-113at Philadelphia 76ersJan 20
L78-121at Detroit PistonsJan 18
W127-119vs New Orleans PelicansJan 17
L101-115vs Toronto RaptorsJan 15
W98-96vs Boston CelticsJan 13
W123-99vs Miami HeatJan 11
W114-112at Charlotte HornetsJan 9
L116-120vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 7
L127-135at Orlando MagicJan 4
L113-123vs San Antonio SpursJan 3

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Indiana Pacers	Boston Celtics
Field goals	37-94	42-88
Field goal %	39	48
Three-pointers	12-45	12-31
Three-point %	27	39
Free throws	18-23	23-25
Free throw %	78	92
Rebounds	42	54
Offensive rebounds	13	14
Defensive rebounds	29	40
Assists	31	24
Steals	6	8
Blocks	2	6
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	19
Fast-break points	18	7
Points in the paint	40	48
Fouls	20	19
Largest lead	1	23
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	2	96

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter66-83Anfernee Simons makes 3-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter67-83Micah Potter makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter68-83Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-83Aaron Nesmith makes running layup (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter72-83Jarace Walker makes running layup (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter72-85Derrick White makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter73-85Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter76-85Ben Sheppard makes 25-foot three point jumper (T.J. McConnell assists)
3rd Quarter76-88Anfernee Simons makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter78-88T.J. McConnell makes driving layup
3rd Quarter78-90Neemias Queta makes 1-foot layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter78-91Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter79-91Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter80-91Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter80-94Jaylen Brown makes 26-foot three point jumper (Sam Hauser assists)
4th Quarter82-94Micah Potter makes 4-foot layup (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter82-96Luka Garza makes 1-foot reverse layup (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter82-99Sam Hauser makes 26-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
4th Quarter85-99Ben Sheppard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter88-99Pascal Siakam makes 23-foot running jump shot (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter88-101Payton Pritchard makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter88-103Neemias Queta makes 5-foot two point shot (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter88-105Sam Hauser makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter88-107Jaylen Brown makes running layup
4th Quarter89-107Micah Potter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-107Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-107Pascal Siakam makes driving layup (Andrew Nembhard assists)
4th Quarter92-108Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-109Neemias Queta makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-111Jaylen Brown makes driving layup
4th Quarter92-113Derrick White makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-113Johnny Furphy makes dunk (Jarace Walker assists)
4th Quarter94-115Payton Pritchard makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-115Ben Sheppard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-115Ben Sheppard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-115Jarace Walker makes 26-foot running jump shot (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter99-117Ron Harper Jr. makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter101-117Jarace Walker makes driving layup (Micah Potter assists)
4th Quarter101-119Baylor Scheierman makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter104-119Jarace Walker makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)