Boston Celtics 96, Indiana Pacers 98
NBA · 2026-01-12 · Winner: Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers defeated Boston Celtics 98–96 on 2026-01-12 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:25 swung win probability 34% → 78%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 24 | 32 | 21 | 19 | 96 |
| Indiana Pacers | 19 | 34 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:25 swung win probability 34% → 78%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 8:25 (win probability 34% → 78% for the home side).
- Shot 50.6% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 0:54 | 61% → 31% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q2 8:03 | 23% → 53% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 1:29 | 69% → 34% |
| Indiana Pacers | 10–0 | Q3 8:25 | 34% → 78% |