A short-handed Celtics squad is heading to Indianapolis for an Eastern Conference clash with the Pacers on Monday night.
Boston star Jaylen Brown will likely be sidelined, as he is listed as doubtful on the injury report with back spasms. Sam Hauser is considered questionable because of right hamstring tightness, and Josh Minott (left ankle sprain) and Jayson Tatum (right Achilles recovery) remain out.
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The Celtics’ depth will be tested against the Pacers, who recently snapped a 13-game losing streak with back-to-back victories over the Hornets and Heat. Can Boston’s reserves step up and help the Celtics take down the defending conference champions?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for Monday’s game.
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How To Watch Celtics vs. Pacers Tonight: TV Channel, Live Stream
- TV channel: NBC Sports Boston
- Live stream: Peacock
Celtics vs. Pacers will air locally on NBC Sports Boston. The game will also be available to stream on Peacock.
Peacock‘s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf and more.
For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
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What Time Does the Celtics vs. Pacers Game Start?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Pacers is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 12. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Boston Celtics schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Celtics:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Jan. 12 | at Pacers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 15 | at Heat | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 17 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 19 | at Pistons | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 21 | vs. Pacers | 7:30 p.m. |
Indiana Pacers schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pacers:
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| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Jan. 12 | vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 14 | vs. Raptors | 7 p.m. |
| Jan. 16 | vs. Pelicans | 7 p.m. |
| Jan. 17 | at Pistons | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jan. 19 | at 76ers | 7 p.m. |
NBA standings 2025-26
(Current as of Jan. 12)
Eastern Conference
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pistons | 28-10 | — |
| 2. | Knicks | 25-14 | 3 1/2 |
| 3. | Celtics | 24-14 | 4 |
| 4. | Raptors | 24-16 | 5 |
| 5. | 76ers | 21-16 | 6 1/2 |
| 6. | Magic | 22-18 | 7 |
| 7. | Cavaliers | 22-18 | 7 |
| 8. | Heat | 20-19 | 8 1/2 |
| 9. | Hawks | 20-21 | 9 1/2 |
| 10. | Bulls | 18-20 | 10 |
| — | Bucks | 17-22 | 11 1/2 |
| — | Hornets | 14-25 | 14 1/2 |
| — | Nets | 11-25 | 16 |
| — | Wizards | 10-28 | 18 |
| — | Pacers | 8-31 | 20 1/2 |
Western Conference
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thunder | 33-7 | — |
| 2. | Spurs | 27-12 | 5 1/2 |
| 3. | Nuggets | 26-13 | 6 1/2 |
| 4. | Timberwolves | 26-14 | 7 |
| 5. | Lakers | 23-13 | 8 |
| 6. | Suns | 24-15 | 8 1/2 |
| 7. | Rockets | 22-14 | 9 |
| 8. | Warriors | 21-19 | 12 |
| 9. | Trail Blazers | 19-21 | 14 |
| 10. | Grizzlies | 17-22 | 15 1/2 |
| — | Clippers | 15-23 | 17 |
| — | Mavericks | 14-25 | 18 1/2 |
| — | Jazz | 13-25 | 19 |
| — | Kings | 9-30 | 23 1/2 |
| — | Pelicans | 9-32 | 24 1/2 |
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