If anyone still had doubts about how serious the Indiana Pacers as real contenders in the Eastern Conference, their victory this Monday against the Boston Celticsfor the quarterfinals of the NBA Tournament, possibly helping to dispel them. Those led by Rick Carlisle played a huge second half and ended up advancing to the semis in Las Vegas with a forceful 122 a 112.
Boston was in control of the pace – and, to a large extent, of the score – until the third quarter, where the figure of Tyrese Haliburton appeared on the scene. The Pacers point guard had had a very dull first half, but took control of the game in the second, with a points and assists showon the way to first triple-double of his professional career.
In any case, the Celtics remained within striking distance until the close, when a 4-point play by Haliburton himselfmore a triple key by Buddy Hieldended up tipping the balance in favor of the homeowner, in a pure closing. showtime by the Pacers.
Haliburton led the winner with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 reboundswhile there were also decisive contributions from Buddy Hield with 21 points and Myles Turner with 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the same time, the contribution from the second unit was enormous -especially in the second half- of Bennedict Mathurin (16 points) and the former Boston Aaron Nesmith (14 points).
On the Boston side, which missed the contribution of injured Kristaps Porzingisthe 32 points and 12 rebounds of Jayson Tatumnor the 30 points and 9 rebounds of Jaylen Brown.
How was Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics? Final score
Equipos 1C 2C 3C 4C Final Indiana Pacers 22 26 37 37 122 Boston Celtics 24 31 23 34 112
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Full Time. Great victory for the Pacers! A triple from Hield and an explosive finish from Nesmith – a huge second half – ensure the victory. Indiana wins 122 to 112 and is in the semis of the NBA Tournament.
4th quarter, 1:33. Three+one for Haliburton! With the game tied at 105, a four-point play appears from the Pacers point guard, who is having a breakthrough game.
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22 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST
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4th quarter, 3:21. Great duel between Brown and Halibuton! The match enters the clutch with the scoreboard completely open. Boston moved ahead with points from its star forward, but Indiana regained the lead with a three-pointer from its young point guard. Pacers, 101-99.
4th quarter, 6:53. Boston tightens with consecutive points from Tatum and White. One-possession game: 94 to 91 Indiana.
4th quarter, 8:28. Boston tries to get closer with Hauser’s hot hand, but Indiana doesn’t let up. Points from Mathurin and Turner, to continue +7 up. 92 to 85 for the homeowner.
End of the 3rd quarter. Indiana leads 85-78 in the final 12 minutes, after scoring 37 points in the third period.
3rd quarter 1:34. Boston can’t find a way and the Indiana bench gives the locals a maximum of 9, with good moments from McConnell and Mathurin, in addition to a triple from Hield. 83 to 74.
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3rd quarter, 3:39. The Pacers take the lead, in what is being a phenomenal third quarter by Haliburton, who already has 19 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. In addition, Carlisle’s team has increased their defensive intensity, against Celtics who are cold with their three-point shot (28%). 75 to 71 for Indiana.
3rd quarter, 7:51. Great start from Indiana, with Haliburton taking over these first minutes of the second half. The Pacers point guard scores (8) and assists (3), so that the home team is only one point away. 63 to 62 for Boston.
End of the 2nd quarter. Great closing of the half by Boston, to reach the break with a lead of 55 to 48. Tatum finally managed to warm up his hand, to add to the enormous defensive work that Mazzulla’s team continues to do. 12 for Tatum and Brown, 11 for White on the visit. Haliburton? Off: 7 points, 2 assists, 3-8 from the field and problems in defense.
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2nd quarter, 2:04. Imprecise moment on the part of both, in which the differences remain minimal. Boston scores by attacking the rim via White and Indiana adds with triples from Haliburton and Toppin. The visit is imposed by 47 to 46.
2nd quarter, 8:05. Good moment from the Indiana forwards, with points from Hield, Nesmith and Mathurin. The Pacers regain the lead 33-32, in an extremely even process. In Boston, Tatum continues to fail: 2 of 7 from the field.
End of the 1st quarter. Holding the Pacers to just 22 points in a quarter is not for everyone, but that’s how good Boston’s defensive work was in this first period. The Celtics won 24-22, with 10 points from Jaylen Brown. Only 32% of the field for the local team.
1st quarter, 3:00. Great income for Hauser in Boston. Two triples to leave the score at 19 equal. Indiana feels the minutes of rest from Haliburton and Turner.
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1st quarter, 6:49. Good start for Indiana, with a 14-9 lead. Turner starts damaging in the paint, with two conversions close to the rim, in addition to a triple assisted by Haliburton. Brown keeps Boston within striking distance, facing an erratic start (1 of 4) from Tatum. It is played at the pace of the Pacers.
The match started! Pacers and Celtics, in action in Indianapolis for the quarterfinals of the NBA Tournament.
No surprises in the quintets. Indiana abre con Haliburton, Brown, Hield, Toppin y Turner. Boston va con Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum y Horford.
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Haliburton and Toppin, available. Both were listed as doubtful on the injury report, but according to Indiana coach Rick Carlisle, both will be available to face the Celtics. It is worth remembering that Kristaps Porzingis is out in Boston.
NBA Tournament in Indianapolis! The ultra-fast Pacers host perhaps the best team in the NBA today, the Celtics. In dispute, a direct ticket to the semifinals in Las Vegas, in an all-or-nothing duel: the winner advances, the loser says goodbye to this mid-season contest.
Indiana Pacers starting lineups vs. Boston Celtics
Indiana Pacers Boston Celtics Tyrese Haliburton Jrue Holiday Bruce Brown Derrick White Buddy Hield Jaylen Brown Obi Toppin Jayson Tatum Myles Turner Al Horford
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What time do they play and what channel does Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics? TV and online streaming of the NBA Tournament game
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