Through 3 Quarters

The Boston Celtics were expected to win this one, and so far that's exactly how it's playing out. They have emerged as the frontrunner after three quarters and are ahead of the Indiana Pacers 68-60.

Center Robert Williams III has led the way so far for the Celtics, as he has 12 points along with nine rebounds and two blocks. Indiana hasn't had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 11 points or fewer.

This is the least points the Pacers have had yet this season going into the fourth quarter.

Who's Playing

Indiana @ Boston

Current Records: Indiana 15-25; Boston 19-21

What to Know

After a two-game homestand, the Indiana Pacers will be on the road. They will take on the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday at TD Garden. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

Indiana didn't have too much trouble with the Utah Jazz at home this past Saturday as they won 125-113. Power forward Domantas Sabonis had a stellar game for the Pacers as he had 42 points in addition to six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Boston's matchup against the New York Knicks this past Saturday was close at halftime, but the Celtics turned on the heat in the second half with 55 points. Boston put the hurt on New York with a sharp 99-75 win. Boston's shooting guard Jaylen Brown did his thing and dropped a triple-double on 22 points, 11 dimes, and 11 boards. That's Brown's first triple-double of the season.

The Pacers are expected to lose this next one by 8.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 10-3 against the spread when expected to lose.

Indiana is now 15-25 while the Celtics sit at 19-21. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Indiana comes into the game boasting the third most blocked shots per game in the league at 5.88. But Boston is even better: they rank second in the league when it comes to blocked shots per game, with 5.98 on average. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: TD Garden -- Boston, Massachusetts
  • TV: Bally Sports Midwest - Indiana
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $16.24

Odds

The Celtics are a big 8.5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Celtics, as the game opened with the Celtics as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Boston have won 16 out of their last 24 games against Indiana.

  • Feb 26, 2021 - Boston 118 vs. Indiana 112
  • Dec 29, 2020 - Boston 116 vs. Indiana 111
  • Dec 27, 2020 - Indiana 108 vs. Boston 107
  • Mar 10, 2020 - Boston 114 vs. Indiana 111
  • Dec 11, 2019 - Indiana 122 vs. Boston 117
  • Apr 21, 2019 - Boston 110 vs. Indiana 106
  • Apr 19, 2019 - Boston 104 vs. Indiana 96
  • Apr 17, 2019 - Boston 99 vs. Indiana 91
  • Apr 14, 2019 - Boston 84 vs. Indiana 74
  • Apr 05, 2019 - Boston 117 vs. Indiana 97
  • Mar 29, 2019 - Boston 114 vs. Indiana 112
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Boston 135 vs. Indiana 108
  • Nov 03, 2018 - Indiana 102 vs. Boston 101
  • Mar 11, 2018 - Indiana 99 vs. Boston 97
  • Feb 09, 2018 - Indiana 97 vs. Boston 91
  • Dec 18, 2017 - Boston 112 vs. Indiana 111
  • Nov 25, 2017 - Boston 108 vs. Indiana 98
  • Mar 22, 2017 - Boston 109 vs. Indiana 100
  • Dec 22, 2016 - Boston 109 vs. Indiana 102
  • Nov 12, 2016 - Boston 105 vs. Indiana 99
  • Mar 15, 2016 - Indiana 103 vs. Boston 98
  • Jan 13, 2016 - Boston 103 vs. Indiana 94
  • Nov 11, 2015 - Indiana 102 vs. Boston 91
  • Nov 04, 2015 - Indiana 100 vs. Boston 98

Injury Report for Boston

  • Payton Pritchard: Out (Covid-19)

Injury Report for Indiana

  • Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Achilles)
  • Caris LeVert: Out (Covid-19)
  • Goga Bitadze: Out (Covid-19)
  • Chris Duarte: Out (Personal)
  • Justin Anderson: Out (Covid-19)
  • T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
  • T.J. McConnell: Out (Wrist)