The Boston Celtics lost a nail-bitter to the Indiana Pacers 122-117 in a matchup of two of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. Boston fought through a number of injuries and a ton of foul trouble, but were ultimately dispatched by the depth and reliability of the Pacers. A tough loss no doubt, but an encouraging effort under the circumstances.
The Celtics have been criticized at times this season for their lack of size in the front court. Tonight in Indiana, that fact was going to be tested.