As has been their MO this season, the Celtics started slow and turned it on in the second half. The defense shut down the Pacers and the offense picked it up, as Boston won their second straight to improve to 18-3 on the season.
Playing without Jaylen Brown (personal reasons) and Marcus Morris (rest), Brad Stevens mixed and matched lineups all game. Marcus Smart drew the start and played one of his better games of the year with 15 points on 7-of-8 shooting, six rebounds and five assists.