Preview: Pacers at Celtics, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 BOSTON (Interstat) — The struggling Indiana Pacers, owners of the NBA’s second-worst record, face a daunting task Monday night when they visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Pacers (6-21) enter on a three-game losing skid, including a heartbreaking 114-113 home loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. Indiana has lost eight of its last 10 games overall. Boston (16-11), meanwhile, looks to build momentum after a high-scoring 129-116 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday. All eyes will be on the matchup between two of the league’s hottest individual performers. Indiana forward Pascal Siakam has been a consistent bright spot, averaging 23.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists over his last 10 games. He poured in 26 points in the narrow loss to New York. He will be countered by Celtics guard Derrick White, who is coming off a spectacular all-around performance. White scored 33 points with six assists and four blocks against Miami, part of a torrid stretch where he has averaged 23.2 points and 5.0 assists over his last 10 contests. His two-way play has been pivotal for Boston. The teams are on divergent paths. The Pacers have struggled defensively, allowing 135 points in losses to Denver and Cleveland this month. Boston’s offense has found a rhythm, scoring 123 or more points in five of its last seven wins. This game opens a home-and-home set between the clubs, who will meet again in Indianapolis on Friday. For the Pacers, a visit to Boston begins a brutal stretch of four games in six nights. The Celtics, embarking on a five-game road trip after this contest, will look to protect their home court before the holiday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST.