Indiana Pacers 104, Boston Celtics 119
NBA · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Indiana Pacers 119–104 on 2026-01-21 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:25 swung win probability 57% → 85%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 20 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 104 |
| Boston Celtics | 30 | 36 | 25 | 28 | 119 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:25 swung win probability 57% → 85%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q1 20-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q2 3:54 (win probability 84% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.7% eFG vs a 53.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 1:25 | 57% → 85% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 9:03 | 83% → 96% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q2 7:00 | 96% → 84% |
| Boston Celtics | 15–0 | Q2 3:54 | 84% → 100% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 6:07 | 99% → 100% |