Celtics' Second Quarter Surge Douses Pacers' Early Fire at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

First Quarter

The Boston Celtics, with a record of 19-11, faced off against the Indiana Pacers, who stood at 6-25. The game began with the Pacers taking an early lead, scoring 39 points in the first quarter compared to the Celtics' 28. The Green Machine struggled to find their rhythm initially as Indiana capitalized on their opportunities.

Second Quarter

The second quarter marked a significant shift in momentum and was indeed the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers turning point. The C's exploded with an impressive offensive display, racking up 47 points while holding the Pacers to just 22. Jaylen Brown played a pivotal role during this period, contributing significantly to Boston's scoring surge.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Celtics maintained their lead by adding another 36 points in the third quarter. Payton Pritchard showcased his versatility on both ends of the court with his playmaking and defensive efforts.

Fourth Quarter

In the final stretch of play, despite a valiant effort from Indiana who scored 31 points in this period alone, it was not enough to overcome Boston's advantage. The C's secured their victory with a final scoreline of 140-122 over Indiana.

Boston’s bench also made substantial contributions throughout this matchup; they collectively added depth and energy that kept pressure on Indiana’s defense consistently.

Despite some early struggles for Boston leading into questions about what went wrong for Boston Celtics initially during those opening minutes—this win solidified their standing as they prepare for future contests.

Fans can catch Boston’s next game against Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center scheduled for December 28th at 6:00 PM EST on NBCS-BOS or KATU networks.

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