The Boston Celtics will make the trip to Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers for the third time this season this Monday (Jan. 12) night. The Celtics will be looking to bounce back from a close loss to a Western Conference contender this weekend, and the Pacers will be looking to keep their current win streak alive (even if their front office would prefer improved lottery odds).
However, Boston’s presence on the injury report has grown with a few more key names than usual. The Celtics should win even in light of key absences, but the margin for error will be thinner.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 24-14 record and a four-game win streak coming into tonight’s contest. That has them third in the Eastern Conference standings.
Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Pacers are the owners of a 8-31 record and a two-game win streak, good enough for last place in the East and the worst record in the NBA.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the San Antonio Spurs 100-95 at home.
Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Indiana beat the Miami Heat 123-99, also at home.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Sam Hauser (hamstring) is questionable, Jaylen Brown (back) is doubtful, and Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, as is Josh Minott (ankle).
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), Isaiah Jackson (concussion), Obi Toppin (foot), and Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) are out, and Andrew Nembhard (back) is questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Dec 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; sBoston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) hoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard/forward Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the second 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:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
Listen to “Havlicek Stole the Pod” on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
iTunes: https://tiny.ee/RK47
YouTube: https://tiny.ee/cOW3
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Pacers: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/12)