Celtics vs Pacers match player stats

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Match Player Stats

The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers clashed on July 28, 2024, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a thrilling playoff matchup. Both teams displayed remarkable skill and determination, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game. The Celtics, demonstrating their resilience and strategic prowess, managed to outscore the Pacers in a nail-biting finish, with a final score of 114-111.

This victory marked the Celtics’ third consecutive win in the series, giving them a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Pacers now face elimination as the series shifts back to Boston for Game 4. The close margin of the win underscored the intense competition between the two teams, but it was the Celtics who ultimately prevailed behind Jayson Tatum’s 36-point masterpiece.

Celtics vs Pacers match player stats

Key Game Highlights

  • Tatum’s 10-point 4th quarter explosion
  • Nembhard’s career-high 32 points for Indiana
  • Horford’s 7/12 three-point shooting (58.3%)
  • Crucial block by Derrick White with 1:12 remaining

Celtics vs Pacers Match Player Stats:

Star Performers: Jayson Tatum (36 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast) and Andrew Nembhard (32 pts, 9 ast) delivered standout performances, while Al Horford’s hot shooting (7/12 from three) proved decisive.

Indiana Pacers Player Statistics

PLAYER MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/-
Aaron Nesmith 34:09 2 4 50.0 0 2 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 4 5 4 1 0 1 5 4 -6
Pascal Siakam 36:16 9 18 50.0 0 3 0.0 4 4 100.0 2 1 3 6 1 0 1 5 22 -13
Myles Turner 38:40 9 16 56.3 0 3 0.0 4 4 100.0 1 9 10 1 0 0 5 2 22 -2
Ben Sheppard 25:34 0 4 0.0 0 3 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 2 3 1 1 0 0 4 0 -8
Andrew Nembhard 39:24 12 21 57.1 4 7 57.1 4 4 100.0 0 4 4 9 0 0 2 2 32 -4
Obi Toppin 23:17 2 6 33.3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 3 3 3 0 0 1 0 4 7
T.J. McConnell 29:22 10 17 58.8 1 4 25.0 2 2 100.0 2 7 9 6 1 0 1 2 23 -1
Isaiah Jackson 9:20 1 4 25.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 4 5 0 0 1 0 0 2 -1
Doug McDermott 3:58 1 1 100.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 2 13
Kendall Brown DNP – Coach’s Decision
James Johnson DNP – Coach’s Decision
Jalen Smith DNP – Coach’s Decision
Jarace Walker DNP – Coach’s Decision

Pacers Performance Analysis

Despite the loss, Indiana saw breakout games from two players:

  • Andrew Nembhard: Career-high 32 points on 12/21 shooting (57.1%)
  • T.J. McConnell: Efficient 23 points off the bench (10/17 FG)

Boston Celtics Player Statistics

PLAYER MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/-
Jaylen Brown 38:02 10 18 55.6 1 5 20.0 3 4 75.0 0 2 2 3 1 1 1 3 24 -1
Jayson Tatum 43:57 12 23 52.2 5 10 50.0 7 11 63.6 1 9 10 8 1 2 0 3 36 9
Al Horford 34:49 8 14 57.1 7 12 58.3 0 0 0.0 3 2 5 0 1 3 1 2 23 5
Derrick White 35:29 3 11 27.3 2 8 25.0 5 6 83.3 1 4 5 7 0 4 0 4 13 4
Jrue Holiday 38:07 4 10 40.0 1 6 16.7 5 5 100.0 2 7 9 3 3 1 3 1 14 6
Payton Pritchard 14:28 1 3 33.3 0 2 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 2 2 3 0 0 1 1 2 -8
Sam Hauser 13:26 0 3 0.0 0 3 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -6
Oshae Brissett 8:44 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 -6
Xavier Tillman 12:58 1 1 100.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 2 12
Svi Mykhailiuk DNP – Coach’s Decision
Neemias Queta DNP – Coach’s Decision
Jaden Springer DNP – Coach’s Decision
Jordan Walsh DNP – Coach’s Decision

Celtics Performance Analysis

Boston’s balanced attack featured:

  • Jayson Tatum: Near triple-double (36/10/8) with 5 threes
  • Al Horford: Season-high 7 three-pointers
  • Defensive stand: Combined 11 blocks (White 4, Horford 3)

Head-to-Head Comparison

StatCelticsPacers
Points in Paint4258
Three Point %40.5%22.2%
Fast Break Pts1221
Bench Points1829

Source: https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-ind-0042300303/box-score

What’s Next?

Game 4 tips off Tuesday, July 30 at TD Garden (8:30 PM ET). The Celtics look to complete the sweep while the Pacers fight to extend their season. Key matchup to watch: Haliburton (expected to return) vs Holiday defensive battle.