Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers 3/10/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Tuesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers from Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Celtics (42-21) have suffered consecutive losses and trail Toronto by three games for second place in the East. On Sunday, Boston G Kemba Walker was stripped by Dennis Schroder for the game-winning layup during a 105-104 home loss versus Oklahoma City.

All five Boston starters scored in double figures and were led by Gordon Hayward with 24 points. Marcus Smart added 19 points and ten rebounds in a losing effort for the Celtics.

The Indiana Pacers have won 21 of their 31 home games and trail Miami by two games for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Sunday, Indiana made the plays down the stretch of a 112-109 road victory against Dallas. The Pacers (39-25) outrebounded the Mavericks by a 58-50 margin and shot 52 percent from the field.

All-Star C Domantas Sabonis led Indiana with 20 points to go along with 17 rebounds and six assists. Victor Oladipo chipped in 16 points and seven assists for the Pacers.