The Boston Celtics host the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on Wednesday, January 21, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Boston enters the game at 26-16, second in the Eastern Conference, while Indiana sits last at 10-34.
Boston is dealing with several injuries, including Jayson Tatum, who remains out following right Achilles repair. Jaylen Brown is listed as probable with left hamstring tightness. Josh Minott (left ankle sprain), Ron Harper Jr., and Amari Williams (both G League two-way players) are sidelined.
Indiana faces a significant injury challenge, with Tyrese Haliburton sidelined due to a right Achilles tendon tear and Obi Toppin out with a right foot stress fracture. Bennedict Mathurin is also out with a right thumb sprain. Taelon Peter and Ethan Thompson are questionable while on G League two-way assignments.
The Celtics are coming off a narrow 103-104 loss at Detroit on January 19, snapping a two-game winning streak, while the Pacers are on a two-game losing skid after a 104-113 defeat at Philadelphia.
Boston holds a 2-1 advantage in the season series, including a 140-122 victory in Indiana on December 26, 2025. Indiana claimed a 98-96 win at home on January 12.
Boston’s core remains productive despite injuries, with Jaylen Brown averaging 29.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, Derrick White contributing 17.7 points and 5.4 assists, and Payton Pritchard adding 16.6 points and 5.3 assists. Neemias Queta leads the frontcourt with 8.2 rebounds per game, while Anfernee Simons averages 14.0 points per contest.
For Indiana, Pascal Siakam is the standout, posting 23.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Andrew Nembhard averages 17.6 points with 7.1 assists, while Aaron Nesmith provides 13.4 points per game.
