Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers (01-21-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Boston Celtics clash with the Indiana Pacers. The match will tip off at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday. The Boston Celtics have previously won 26 out of the 42 games. Jason Tatum and Josh Minott have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Payton Pritchard and Derrick White.

As for the Indiana Pacers, they have previously won only 10 matches out of the 44 played. With players like Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Tyrese Haliburton has been sidelined due to injuries for the 2025-2026 season. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Boston Celtics will host the Indiana Pacers at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The match will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, exclusively on FDSIN, NBCS-BOS, and WTHR-13. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - Expected Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics

• Payton Pritchard (PG)
• Derrick White (SG)
• Hugo Gonzalez (SF)
• Sam Hauser (PF)
• Neemias Queta (C)

Indiana Pacers

• Andrew Nembhard (PG)
• Ben Sheppard (SF)
• Aaron Nesmith (PF)
• Pascal Siakam (C)
• Jay Huff (SG)

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - Injury Report

Boston Celtics

• Jayson Tatum - OUT (Acl)
• Josh Minott - OUT (ankle)
• Jalen Brown - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton - OUT (Acl)
• Bennedict Mathurin - OUT (thumb)
• Obi Toppin - OUT (foot)

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - Game Prediction

This season, the Boston Celtics have scored 226.5 points in 22 out of their 42 games. However, the Indiana Pacers have scored the same number of points while playing in 22 out of 44 games in total, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Celtics boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. Pritchard has delivered 16.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season. However, White has averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.

The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, have efficient players like Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard. Siakam has averaged 23.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Nembhard, on the other hand, delivered 17.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.


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