Indiana gave away a potential win late with four turnovers, leading to a Boston win. Paul George had 23.
The Indiana Pacers fell short again late, letting the Boston Celtics come away with a win at home as Boston outscored Indiana 12-0 to close the game. The Celtics had four steals in the final 2:33, scoring eight breakaway points. The Pacers trailed most of the night, but fought their way into the lead in the fourth quarter, but squandered their opportunities, dropping them on the second night of a back-to-back.
Indiana had 20 turnovers, leading to 36 Boston points, more than sufficient in a close game with the Celtics exploding in fast break points, outscoring the Pacers 23-9.