The Celtics defeated the Pacers, 118-101. Jayson Tatum recorded 38 points (8-13 3PM) and 13 rebounds for the Celtics, with Jaylen Brown adding 31 points and four rebounds in the victory. Bennedict Mathurin tallied 20 points, four rebounds, and two assists for the Pacers in the losing effort. The Celtics improve to 28-7 in the regular season, while the Pacers snap their six - game winning streak and fall to 20-15.