Pacers Rally To Down Celtics
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics, 122-117, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Wednesday evening.

The Celtics got out to a good start on the road, as they led for most of the first and held a 32-30 lead by the end of the quarter. The Pacers rallied and took the edge halfway though the second and pushed their lead to double digits, before the Celtics cut it back to a four-point game by halftime. The Celtics came out on fire in the third and outscored the hosts by 14 points in the quarter, to take a 10-point lead into the final frame. The Pacers had the answer in the fourth, as they poured in 38 points in the quarter. The game was tied at 109 with two minutes left, but the Pacers continued their push right to the finish, as they outscored the visitors 13-8 in the final minutes, to secure their 10th home win.

Malcolm Brogdon led the Pacers with 29 points, eight assists, two rebounds and two steals, in 29 minutes. Domantas Sabonis finished with 15 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, while Aaron Holiday added 18 points, in 26 minutes off the bench. The Pacers shot 48 percent from the field, including 10-of-26 from deep.

Meanwhile, Kemba Walker led the Celtics with 44 points on 16-of-28 shooting, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals, in 35 minutes. Jaylen Brown followed up with 18 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Jayson Tatum added 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. The Celtics shot, 49 percent from the field, including 14-of-36 from deep.

The Celtics (17-6) will look to bounce back as they play host to the 76ers on Thursday. The Pacers (16-9) take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Friday.
Posted on: 12/11/2019 6:43 PM
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