The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will face each other in the NBA regular season.
Tournament – NBA;
Date – 24.02.2023;
Kick-Off – 00:00 UK;
Venue – Gainbridge Fieldhouse (17.274);
City – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (-6) for Celtics – 1.62.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Points Under 240 – 1.456.
The Indiana Pacers are unlikely to be able to stop the Boston Celtics. The Pacers have looked too unconvincing in recent games. They are too dependent on their leaders. If the Celtics can shut down Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton, they won’t have much trouble in this game.
In their last meeting, the teams scored 229 points. It’s unlikely to change much in this game. The Indiana Pacers’ performance has been lacklustre, so we have our doubts about the home team’s chances.
The Indiana Pacers continue their home winning streak. Prior to the All-Star Game, the Pacers had already played two games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. There was a loss to the Utah Jazz (117-123) and a win over the Chicago Bulls (117-113).
By the way, the win over the Bulls broke the losing streak of the Pacers. The Pacers’ black streak lasted five games. In the game against the Bulls, Buddy Hield was effective. He scored 27 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Pacers will face Eastern Conference leader Boston.
In the East, the Pacers have played 60 games with 26 wins and 34 losses. The club ranks 12th in the table. The team is two wins away from the play-in zone.
The Pacers are averaging 114.5 points per game (116.7 at home).
The Boston Celtics’ lead in the Eastern Conference is already hard to sustain. They did so after a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks (125-131) in the battle for the throne. They lost in overtime, as regular time ended in a tie (116-116).
Before the All-Star Game, the Boston Celtics defeated the Pistons (127-109). Tatum had his points: 39 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. By the way, Tatum was also the All-Star Game MVP.
The Boston Celtics still lead the Eastern Conference. In 59 games, the Celtics have won 42 games and suffered 17 losses.
The Celtics are in the top four in a way defensive rating of 111.6.
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton – Andrew Nembhard – Buddy Hield – Aaron Nesmith – Myles Turner.
Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart – Jaylen Brown – Jayson Tatum – Grant Williams – Al Horford.
Only Kendall Brown (Day-to-day) is listed as injured for the Indiana Pacers.
Only Danilo Gallinari (Out) is listed as injured for the Boston Celtics.
The fixture will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (17.274) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
This starting whistle will sound on the 24th of February, 2023, at 00:00 UK Time.
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