Celtics at Pacers 12/11/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 12/10/2019 at 9:02 PM ET

Bankers Life Fieldhouse will play host to a Wednesday night NBA clash between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics (17-5) have won three straight and trail Milwaukee by three full games for the best record in the Eastern Conference. On Monday, Boston raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 110-88 home victory versus Cleveland.

All-Star G Kemba Walker led a balanced Boston scoring attack with 22 points and seven assists. Jaylen Brown contributed 20 points and seven rebounds for the Celtics.

The Indiana Pacers (15-9) have won nine of their 12 home games and are sitting in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Monday, Indiana was unable to spoil Paul George’s return during a 110-99 home loss versus the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pacers turned the ball over 13 times and shot a dismal 35 percent from the field in defeat.

Malcolm Brogdon led five Indiana players in double figures with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting. Domantas Sabonis added 18 points and 22 rebounds in a losing effort for the Pacers.

Boston G Marcus Smart (eye) did not play on Monday and is listed as questionable for this matchup. These two teams rank in the top seven in defensive efficiency and neither plays at a fast tempo. Take the under as both defenses lock down tonight. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win in low scoring under 101-99.

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