Celtics star demands defensive change

Haliburton scores 31 points as Pacers rebound from 37-point loss to Celtics by winning rematch
Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points and the Indiana Pacers rebounded from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch.
Defensive letdowns doom Celtics in frustrating loss to Pacers
After steamrolling the Indiana Pacers by 37 points on Friday, the Celtics were handled by the same team on the same court Sunday, losing 123-114.
Celtics star demands defensive change after ugly Pacers loss
When Jaylen Brown signed his supermax contract in the summer of 2023, he voiced his desire for the Celtics to get back to their defensive roots. The comments set the tone for a 2024 title run as Boston’s elite defense was a constant for a team that was on a mission for redemption after a heartbreaking finish in 2023.
Pacers Accomplish Wild Feat Following Upset Win Over Celtics
This was seemingly confirmed when the Pacers were absolutely destroyed by the Boston Celtics 142-105 on December 27. Needless to say, basketball fans thought that their rematch on
Transition defense becoming troubling trend for Celtics after loss to Pacers
Sunday’s final buzzer closed the door on the Boston Celtics’ fourth loss in six games — a feat that they were able to avoid all of last season. Their second outing in three days against the Indiana Pacers had a much different feel than their first.
Celtics starter puts struggles in perspective after Pacers loss
The Celtics aren’t playing their best basketball as that’s showing itself in real-time. The reigning champs have hit a tough stretch for the first time this season, losing four of their last six games.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton fires strong declaration about revenge win vs. Celtics
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton gave a strong declaration after his huge win over the Boston Celtics. Rick Carlisle’s team picked up a much-needed victory after losing to its Eastern Conference rival by 37 points two days ago.
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How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
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Pacers Notes: Blockbuster Trade Proposal, Rick Carlisle Hypes Up Guard, Celtics Upset
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Payton Pritchard Could Be Key For The Boston Celtics’ 2025 Title Odds
The Celtics face a lot of obstacles in their quest to win back-to-back titles, but Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man of the Year ...
12/29 Game Preview: Pacers at Celtics
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Will Jrue Holiday play for the Celtics against the Pacers tonight?
Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday is one of the names listed on the team injury report ahead of the game against the ...
Pacers lead Bucks 91-88 after third quarter as Giannis Antetokounmpo returns
The Milwaukee Bucks have lost two in a row as they play the Indiana Pacers today at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. What is Giannis ...