Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NBA on TV, stream online

The Celtics face the Pacers on the road, showing no signs of fatigue despite their recent victory. The team has opened up a 58-49 lead. The Celtics' last game ended in a loss against the same team, adding to their motivation to secure a win this time. The continued story will either be of the Celtics achieving a comeback or the Pacers maintaining their reign. The current records show Boston Celtics at 27-7 and Indiana Pacers at 20-14.

Following their match on the previous day, Boston Celtics will now take on the Indiana Pacers away from home at 7:00 p.m. ET on January 6th, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Both teams had a successful last game, but unfortunately, one of them will face disappointment this upcoming Saturday. Celtics dominated in their last game, beating Utah, achieving a resounding victory of 126-97. With a halftime lead of 71-40, the Celtics placed the victory beyond doubt quite early in the game. Amongst the players, Jayson Tatum shone brightly, scoring 30 points besides nine rebounds and five assists.

On the other hand, Pacers arrived at the previous game with a winning streak, defeating their opponents in a series of five matches (outscoring them with an average of 11.4 points). The outcome put them far ahead with a 150-116 win over Atlanta. Despite the high 262 point over/under set by oddsmakers, the Pacers managed to exceed it. Their victory was the result of a balanced team effort, but Myles Turner was the most noteworthy player, scoring 27 points along with five rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton also made a significant contribution with a double-double of 10 points and 18 assists.

The victory helped Boston achieve its 17th consecutive home win, improving their record to 27-7. This impressive run is attributed to their offensive prowess, averaging 123.1 points per game. Conversely, Indiana's performance has also been quite good, winning seven of their last nine matches, which has enhanced their seasonal record to 20-14.

Excitingly, the upcoming game is expected to be a fierce clash. The Celtics have exhibited exceptional rebounding ability, averaging 47.5 rebounds per contest- the best in the league. However, the Pacers have been struggling in this area, with an average of only 40.4 rebounds per game. They will need to step up to match the Celtics' intensity on the court.

In their previous encounter in December 2023, the Celtics lost to the Pacers with a score of 122-112. A crucial element in that defeat was the splendid performance by Haliburton, who scored a triple-double on 26 points, ten rebounds, and 13 assists. With Haliburton's abilities being well established, it remains to be seen if the Celtics will be able to subdue him in the upcoming match.

With the betting odds favoring the Celtics by six points, the game is expected to be a high-scoring encounter, with an over/under set at 247.5 points. Those in favor of betting on this match can find for every single game, including the present one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. In their last ten encounters, the Celtics have clinched 7 victories over the Pacers.