An up and down game for the Indiana Pacers ended in a predictable manner, dropping them to 0-3 against the Boston Celtics. The Pacers were forced to weather a dominating first quarter from the Celtics, who had 41 points, hitting eight threes. The Pacers fought back in the game thanks to a big quarter from Tyreke Evans, giving them a two point halftime lead.
Unfortunately, the Pacers once again fell flat in the third quarter, scoring just 12 points on 5-23 shooting. Boston took a seven point lead into the fourth, managing to hold off the Pacers, who fought back to within two before letting it slip away due to turnovers and missed shots.