The Boston Celtics will be looking for some revenge against the Indiana Pacers after letting a game slip away to the worst team in the NBA in terms of record at the time of their last meeting. It will be the last tilt of the 2025-26 NBA regular season for these two Eastern Conference ball clubs, and it could be impacted by the availability of some key players as it was in their last game.
We expect the Celtics to win this contest regardless, but be on the lookout for Boston looking past their opponent on Wednesday evening, their fatal mistake last time around.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 25-16 record coming into the tilt. That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Jan 12, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Pacers are the owners of a 10-34 record and a two-game losing streak, good enough for last place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Detroit Pistons 104-103 on the road.
Jan 12, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the second half at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Indiana lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 113-104, also on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, as is Josh Minott (ankle)c and Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is probable.
Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Johnny Furphy (12) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) is out, as is Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) and Obi Toppin (foot).
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Jan 12, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard/forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – PacersWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Pacers: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/21)