Pacers Hold Off Celtics for Impressive Victory
Haliburton Shines as Pacers Outplay Struggling Boston Team
Pacers Dominate First Half, Open 30-Point Lead
The Indiana Pacers put on a dominant performance against the Boston Celtics on Friday night, claiming a 123-104 victory at the TD Garden.
Tyrese Haliburton led the way for the Pacers with a remarkable 33-point performance. Isaiah Wong and Andrew Nembhard also contributed significantly, scoring 16 and 15 points respectively.
The Pacers established their dominance early on, building a 30-point lead in the first half. The Celtics, struggling to find their rhythm, trailed 60-30 at halftime.
Celtics Fight Back, but Pacers Hold Strong
The Celtics showed signs of life in the second half, outscoring the Pacers 39-28 in the third quarter to reduce the deficit to 88-69.
However, the Pacers refused to let the game slip away. They maintained their composure in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to as many as 21 points before eventually securing the 123-104 victory.
Bruce Brown Struggles for Celtics
Bruce Brown, who has been a key contributor for the Celtics this season, had a disappointing performance against the Pacers.
Brown finished with only 9 points on 3-of-12 shooting. His struggles were a major factor in the Celtics' offensive woes, as they shot just 38.2% from the field.
Pacers Continue Playoff Push, Celtics Seek Improvement
With the win, the Pacers improve to 26-21 on the season and remain firmly in playoff contention. The Celtics, on the other hand, fall to 29-17 and have now lost three straight games.
The Celtics will look to bounce back on Sunday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Pacers will continue their road trip against the New York Knicks on Monday.
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