The Boston Celtics (4-0) are set to face the Indiana Pacers (1-3) on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with the action scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Last season, Boston dominated this matchup, sweeping all four games against the Pacers on their path to securing their 18th NBA championship.
The visitors will aim to extend their winning streak over Indiana to five games, as they haven’t lost in this matchup since a narrow 133-131 defeat on January 9.
On Tuesday, the hosts endured another close loss, falling to the Orlando Magic 119-115 at the Kia Center, marking their second consecutive tight defeat. Meanwhile, the Celtics took on the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden in a game that previewed a potential Eastern Conference Finals matchup, with Boston emerging victorious 119-108.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Indiana Pacers vs the Boston Celtics NBA game, plus plenty more.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics: Date and tip-off time
The Indiana Pacers will take on the Boston Celtics in a highly anticipated NBA game on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
| Date | Wednesday, October 30, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Miami Heat live on:
- National TV: ESPN
- Local TV channel: NBCSB/ FDSN Indiana
Streaming service: FuboTV
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Indiana Pacers team news & key performers
The Indiana Pacers are still without 23-year-old center James Wiseman, who is on the road to recovery after recently undergoing surgery for an Achilles injury.
Johnny Furphy missed the previous game against the Orlando Magic due to illness and the 19-year-old rookie is now listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup.
Pascal Siakam is currently averaging 18.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, while Myles Turner contributes 15 points and 6.3 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton also makes the list as a double-digit scorer, and Benedict Mathurin is collecting 3 rebounds per game. As a team, the Pacers are shooting 31.1 percent from three-point range and 71.6 percent from the charity stripe. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot 24.5 percent from beyond the arc and are averaging 38.3 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics team news & key performers
The Boston Celtics will be without veteran center Kristaps Porzingis, who continues to recover from a foot injury sustained in June.
Sam Hauser sat out the win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday due to a back injury and is considered day-to-day leading into Thursday's game.
Jayson Tatum is leading the Celtics with an average of 28.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is contributing 26 points and 7.8 rebounds. Derrick White rounds out the trio of double-digit scorers, and Payton Pritchard is collecting 3 rebounds per game. The Celtics are shooting 42.8 percent from three-point territory and an impressive 82.1 percent from the free-throw line.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 05/28/24 | Indiana Pacers 102-105 Boston Celtics | NBA |
| 05/26/24 | Indiana Pacers 111-114 Boston Celtics | NBA |
| 05/24/24 | Boston Celtics 126-110 Indiana Pacers | NBA |
| 05/22/24 | Boston Celtics 133-128 Indiana Pacers | NBA |
| 01/31/24 | Boston Celtics 129-124 Indiana Pacers | NBA |