Published Jan 11, 9:02pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 11, 9:02pm ET
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Updated Jan 11, 9:02pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the Boston Celtics. Who has the edge in our Pacers vs Celtics pick?
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| Indiana Pacers | +270 |
| Boston Celtics | -300 |
Indiana has won two straight following a painful 13-game losing streak. Their recent triumph includes a 123-99 win against the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
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Despite the dubious honor of having the league's worst record, Indiana used runs of 12-2 and 9-0 to race out to a 36-18 advantage through the first 12 minutes. Miami trimmed the deficit to seven points early in the second half, but the Pacers responded with a 38-18 burst, which pushed the lead to 99-71 heading into the final frame.
Six players reached double figures for the Pacers, including Andrew Nembhard, who finished with a team-high 29 points, along with nine assists and six rebounds. Micah Porter paced the second unit with 14 points, going 4-for-6 from 3-point range.
After beating the Chicago 115-101, the Celtics have dropped two of their last three games. Their most recent setback includes a 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Boston held a five-point advantage at the break, but the game was tied at 93 late in the fourth quarter. Victor Wembanyama's jumper and Julian Champagnie's putback gave the Spurs a 97-93 lead, and they held on for the win.
Derrick White put up 29 points and collected nine rebounds. Jaylen Brown contributed 27 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have won eight of the previous 10 head-to-head meetings in this series and are 6-0 in their last six contests against Eastern Conference opponents. With that in mind, the edge goes to the road team in this battle between conference foes.
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Boston Celtics
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