Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics (01-12-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The big league is going to witness yet another exciting matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics, which will tip off at 7:30 pm ET on Monday. The Indiana Pacers have won only 8 matches out of the 39 games played this season. Their key player, Tyrese Haliburton, has been sidelined due to his Achilles injury earlier on July 2025. But they have players like Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam.

As for the Boston Celtics, they have won 24 out of 38 games played this season, and are dependent on players like Payton Pritchard and Derrick White. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics.

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

The Indiana Pacers are going to host the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The match will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, January 12, 2026, exclusively on Peacock and NBCS-BOS. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Expected Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers

• Aaron Nesmith (SF)
• Pascal Siakam (PF)
• Jay Huff (C)
• T.C. McConnell (PG)
• Ben Sheppard (SG)

Boston Celtics

• Peyton Pritchard (PG)
• Derrick White (SG)
• Neemias Queta (C)
• Hugo Gonzalez (SF)
• Jordan Walsh (PF)

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Injury Report

Indiana Pacers

• Andrew Nembhard - QUESTIONABLE (back)
• Isaiah Jackson - OUT (concussion)
• Bennedict Mathurin - OUT (thumb)
• Obi Toppin - OUT (foot)
• Tyrese Haliburton - OUT (Acl)

Boston Celtics

• Jaylen Brown - QUESTIONABLE (lower back)
• Sam Hauser - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)
• Josh Minott - OUT (ankle)
• Jayson Tatum - OUT (Acl)

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics - Game Prediction

The Indiana Pacers have scored over 225.5 points in 22 games played out of the total 39, while the Boston Celtics and their opponents have scored 225.5 points in 22 out of 38 games played in the 2025-2026 season. The Pacers’ key player, Tyrese Haliburton, has been sidelined due to his brutal Achilles injury and is not expected to return this season. However, Pascal Siakam has delivered 23.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. And Nembhard has averaged 17.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 7 assists per game.

The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, have key players like Peyton Pritchard, who has averaged 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. However, Derrick White has scored 18.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game in the 2025-2026 season.

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