Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers (12-26-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Friday, December 26, the Celtics will return to the floor. The Boston Celtics will play the Indiana Pacers for the second time this week. The Celtics defeated the Pacers 103-95 on Monday at TD Garden. When the Boston Celtics (18-11) visit the Indiana Pacers (6-24) on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, they are 8.5-point favorites and want to extend a three-game winning streak.

FDSIN and NBCS-BOS will broadcast the game at 7 p.m. ET. The over/under for the game is set at 221.5 points. Jayson Tatum, a prominent player for the Boston Celtics, is still sidelined after rupturing his Achilles tendon during the NBA playoffs' second round this past summer. However, ESPN's Shams Charania stated that he hasn't been declared out for this season.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - When and where to watch the game

The Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers match will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025. The venue is Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana. Fans can watch the entire match on FanDuel Sports Network Indiana. Additionally, Fubo and Peacock will also telecast the game.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - Expected Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics

PG Payton Pritchard
SG Derrick White
SF Jaylen Brown
PF Josh Minott
C Neemias Queta

Indiana Pacers

PG Andrew Nembhard
SG Ethan Thompson
SF Bennedict Mathurin
PF Pascal Siakam
C Jay Huff

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - Injury Report

Boston Celtics

• Chris Boucher- Out (personal)
• Jordan Walsh- Probable (illness)
• Jayson Tatum- Out (Achilles)

Indiana Pacers

• Aaron Nesmith- Out (knee)
• Ben Sheppard- Out (calf)
• Isaiah Jackson- Out (concussion)
• Obi Toppin- Out (foot)
• Tyrese Haliburton- Out (Achilles)

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - Game Prediction

When the Boston Celtics (18-11) visit the Indiana Pacers (6-24), they will try to continue a three-game winning streak. Boston is currently a strong favorite by 8.5 points when the Celtics take on the Pacers. The overall number of points in the match is 221.5.

The Boston Celtics will play the Indiana Pacers on the road for the second time this week. After Indiana dominated the first half, Boston pulled off a comeback victory on Monday, defeating the Pacers by eight points. The Celtics are now hoping to improve on an 8-2 run by winning their fourth straight game on Friday.

In addition to Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), who is sidelined for the season, the Pacers are without a number of rotation players in this game. On Friday night, Indiana won't have Isaiah Jackson, Ben Sheppard, Obi Toppin, or Aaron Nesmith.


Also read: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics (12-22-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more



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