Boston Celtics 140, Indiana Pacers 122
NBA · 2025-12-26 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Indiana Pacers 140–122 on 2025-12-26 in NBA play, a 18-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:48 swung win probability 72% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 47 | 36 | 29 | 140 |
| Indiana Pacers | 39 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 122 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 5:48 swung win probability 72% → 21%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q2 22-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 5:48 (win probability 72% → 21% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q2 10:31 | 89% → 65% |
| Boston Celtics | 13–0 | Q2 5:48 | 72% → 21% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q4 4:23 | 0% → 0% |