Forward Aaron Nesmith‘s performance with the Indiana Pacers so far this season has been a revelation after his trade from the Boston Celtics the offseason before last to bring Malcolm Brogdon to Boston. He has noticeably gained muscle since joining the Pacers, making him stronger and more imposing on the court. Nesmith’s physical transformation, and his improved shooting efficiency have both helped the Vanderbilt alum carve out a key role in the Pacers’ lineup. Nesmith’s ability to play freely in Indiana without having to worry if the next mistake gets him benched, vs. his limited playing ..read more

Star Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis, who will miss the in-season tournament quarterfinals between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers, is on track to make a return this week per new reporting from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porzingis, who is recovering from a low-grade calf strain sustained just over a week ago, made the trip to Indiana with the team. Although he didn’t participate in practice last week, he has been steadily progressing in his recovery, with no reported setbacks. The cautious approach taken by the Celtics reflects the uniqueness of Porzingis’ injury, one he has no ..read more

Sam Hauser will hit the court when the Boston Celtics meet the Indiana Pacers at 7:30 PM ET on Monday. Looking for Hauser’s stats? We have everything you need to know regarding the Virginia product. Sam Hauser vs. the Indiana Pacers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 5:38 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Time: 7:30 PM Date: December 4, 2023 TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial Point ..read more

Payton Pritchard will hit the court when the Boston Celtics play the Indiana Pacers at 7:30 PM ET on Monday. If you’re trying to find Pritchard’s stats, here’s everything you need to know regarding the Oregon product. Payton Pritchard vs. the Indiana Pacers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 5:38 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Matchup: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Time: 7:30 PM Date: December 4, 2023 TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks – Watch on Fubo NBA League Pass: The most live games plus ..read more

Jayson Tatum has been named the Kia Eastern Conference player of the month for October and November. The St. Louis native has been providing the Boston Celtics with some exceptional performances, most notably on the offensive end, where his new shot profile has unlocked his scoring ability. Tatum is doing more of his work in the mid-post, allowing him to get deeper into his offensive repertoire while scanning the floor for shooters and cutters. Nikola Jokic has been named as the Western Conference player of the month, after leading the NBA in total points, assists, and rebounds. In his 19 game ..read more

How are fans of the Boston Celtics feeling about the ball club’s vulnerabilities as we have seen them so far in terms of the health of the roster? Or, particularly, against teams that employ a physical and intense style of play with bigger lineups to deploy against the Celtics a quarter-way through the NBA’s 2023-24 season? And what about the Boston’s peers in the league’s Eastern Conference? Which teams are who we thought they were? Which are overachieving? And which ball clubs are looking like they will end the season in the lottery? To answer these questions, the hosts of the CLNS Media “Ce ..read more

The Boston Celtics will have to face the Indiana Pacers in their NBA in-season tournament (IST) tilt without star big man Kristaps Porzingis, out to heal up the calf strain the Latvian center hurt earlier this month. But some good news also comes with that confirmed absence against Indiana from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Per Woj, there is “optimism … Porzingis … will return to (the) lineup this week.” The senior ESPN analyst also reports that “there’s increasing confidence he’ll be back” in Las Vegas for the IST semifinals so long as the Celtics advance past the Pacers on Monday night. “So far ..read more

The Boston Celtics will face the Indiana Pacers on Monday (Dec. 4) in the quarter-finals of the inaugural in-season tournament. If the Celtics win, they will progress onto the semi-finals, where they will face either the New York Knicks or Milwaukee Bucks. Otherwise, the losers from each game will play a regular-season contest on Friday (Dec. 8.) Boston will have to navigate another game without Kristaps Porzingis in their rotation. The big man is still recovering from his calf injury against the Orlando Magic. However, the Celtics should still have enough in the tank to deal with the Indiana ..read more

Just days away from the arrival of December 15 — the first day much of the NBA’s players can be traded after signing deals in the 2023 offseason — fans of the Boston Celtics and the other 29 teams in the league will be able to expand the range of options that could be included in a trade for their favorite ball club. And while the Celtics are not seen as a team that will be making any major moves after having made two such blockbuster deals this summer, Boston could still execute a smaller trade or two in order to shore up their bench depth, which, while not bad, could also be a bit stouter. A ..read more

The Boston Celtics continue their dominant run in the NBA’s 2023-24 season, securing victories despite missing key players like veteran floor general Jrue Holiday and star big man Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics’ recent success, winning 10 of their last 12 games and being the first to reach 15 wins, hints at their star power’s capability to win them games. Despite a challenging year in terms of 3-point shooting, reserve guard Payton Pritchard has been starting to find his shot in recent games, and backup forward Sam Hauser has diversified his game on both ends to become a key part of Boston’s ..read more