The 50-23 Boston Celtics return home to host the 33-40 Indiana Pacers at TD Garden this Friday night just days removed from a blowout road win over the Sacramento Kings. The Celtics will look to keep themselves in the win column to close out the season while the Pacers look to do the same following a win over the Toronto Raptors.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
Celtics Lab 177: On Boston’s looming seeding battle with the Bucks and Jaylen Brown’s future with Dalton Sell https://t.co/D1GZSh7ky1
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 23, 2023
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is out, Payton Pritchard (heel) is doubtful, and Jaylen Brown (face) is available.
For the Pacers, Kendall Brown (tibia) is out, and Chris Duarte (ankle), and Tyrese Halliburton (ankle) are questionable.
“Obviously we’re a lot bigger when he’s out there,” said teammate Jayson Tatum after the win. https://t.co/VRkKCZUeff
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 22, 2023
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Derrick White
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
Indiana Pacers
- Andrew Nembhard
- Bennedict Mathurin
- Buddy Hield
- Oshae Brissett
- Myles Turner
Those doubts were put to rest after he reached out to check, but why did Brad Stevens and Jayson Tatum wait for Brown to ask? https://t.co/pwaRd6RmgJ
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 22, 2023
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 3/24/23
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBA TV, NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Could injured Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari still make a return to the court this season? https://t.co/afh4lHclC4
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 24, 2023
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