The NBA does not stop and this Friday Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers steals the spotlight for very different reasons. While Boston arrives solid, deep and with confidence, Indiana tries to get out of the hole after six consecutive losses. The setting is Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the urgency weighs more than ever.
What time does Celtics vs Pacers play TODAY?
Boston and Indiana meet this Friday, December 26, 2025, in a key duel for both franchises.
NBA TODAY game data:
- Date: December 26, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. (Central Mexico Time)
- Headquarters: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
An ideal time for the Mexican audience and perfect to close the NBA day.
Where to watch Celtics vs Pacers live in Mexico?
The match between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers can be followed live and on demand exclusively on NBA League Pass, the league’s official platform.
Transmission options:
There is no open signal or traditional cable in Mexico, so the official route is digital.
Context of the Celtics vs Pacers game: opposing streaks and total pressure
Indiana arrives beaten. He hasn’t won since December 8 and is last in the NBA in:
- Points per game: 109.2
- Shooting percentage: 42.9%
- Triples: 32.1%
The panorama is tense. Pascal Siakam was direct in admitting that the team has not been enough and that the fans deserve more. The message is clear: we must react now.
Boston, on the other hand, has just beaten the Pacers 103-95 on Monday in Boston, in a game where they came back from being down by 20 points and closed strong with a 60-34 lead in the second half.
Celtics vs Pacers last game
The immediate antecedent weighs. Indiana dominated, but Boston adjusted. Joe Mazzulla opted for his rotation, the substitutes responded and the team regained control.
Keys to the last confrontation
- Decisive 19-5 run for Boston
- Jaylen Brown: 31 puntos, 9 rebotes
- Third consecutive victory for the Celtics
- Boston showed character, depth and discipline.
- Jaylen Brown, the player in charge
Talking about this game is talking about Jaylen Brown. The shooting guard is experiencing one of the best moments of his career:
- 31 points in the last game against Indiana
- Seven consecutive games with 30 or more points
- 29.4 points per game this season
Brown has assumed offensive leadership and is not hiding. His shooting volume and line visits make him a constant nightmare for fragile defenses like Indiana’s.
Losses that weigh: Indiana comes very short
The Pacers face this duel with a complicated outlook in their rotation:
- Tyrese Haliburton: out for the entire season
- Aaron Nesmith: out
- Obi Toppin: Out.
- Isaiah Jackson: out
- Ben Sheppard: fuera
Haliburton’s absence conditions everything. Without generation or rhythm, Indiana depends on collective effort and inspired nights that have not come with regularity.
Celtics vs Pacers Prediction
Boston arrives with total control of the pace, a more stable defense and Jaylen Brown in offensive leader mode. Indiana, on the other hand, struggles to generate points, is the worst attack in the league and arrives with several key losses, which limits its rotation and its ability to respond in the closing.
The immediate precedent reinforces the script: few points, long possessions and visitor dominance, especially in the second half.
- Probable score: Boston Celtics 108 – 98 Indiana Pacers
This game can set the immediate course for both teams: Boston wants to consolidate and Indiana needs an urgent reaction. The NBA enters a decisive phase and each game weighs more. Do you think the Pacers can stop Brown or will Boston impose conditions again? Leave it in the comments and follow our NBA coverage.
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