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Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers: A Nail-Biting Showdown with Unexpected Twists

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Get the inside scoop on the intense Celtics vs. Pacers game filled with drama and surprises!

The Boston Celtics faced off against the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Despite a stellar performance with 40 points from Jaylen Brown, the Celtics suffered a heartbreaking 133-131 loss to the Pacers. The game was not without its controversies, including a late foul overturn that had everyone talking.

One of the standout moments was when Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers suffered an injury, adding a somber tone to the intense matchup. The Pacers, led by Bennedict Mathurin, rallied past the Celtics after the unfortunate incident to secure their victory in the final seconds.

Off the court, tensions ran high as players and fans alike voiced their opinions on the game's outcome. From calls for investigations to heated reactions, the aftermath of the Celtics vs. Pacers showdown was anything but ordinary.

In a basketball clash filled with twists and turns, the Celtics and Pacers delivered an unforgettable performance that left spectators buzzing long after the final buzzer.

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Indiana Pacers survive versus Boston Celtics even after Tyrese ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Indiana Pacers hosted the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Here's what went down, including Tyrese Haliburton's injury.

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Report: Celtics guarantee contracts for four players, could lead to ... (CelticsBlog)

Luke Kornet, Svi Mykhailiuk, Dalano Banton, and Lamar Stevens see their contracts become full guaranteed.

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Celtics drop 133-131 heartbreaker to Pacers despite 40 points from ... (CelticsBlog)

After a T.J. McConnell jumper rolled out, Jaylen Brown raced the other way and elevated for a contested baseline jumper with 3.2 seconds left. It appeared as ...

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Keys to the Game: Pacers 133, Celtics 131 (Celtics.com)

With the Celtics and Pacers knotted up at 131-131 and less than 10 seconds to go, Jaylen Brown pulled up from the right baseline to take a jumper that could ...

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Pacers rally past Celtics 133-131 after Tyrese Haliburton injures ... (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points, including the deciding free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers rallied after losing All-Star ...

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Pacers survive Celtics but lose Tyrese Haliburton to injury (Reuters)

Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers a 133-131 victory over the Boston ...

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Game Rewind: Pacers 133, Celtics 131 (Pacers.com)

In an electrifying game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that featured 26 total lead changes, the Indiana Pacers (21-15) outlasted the Boston Celtics (28-8) 133-131 in ...

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Tatum and the Celtics take on conference foe Indiana (Spectrum News)

Boston takes on Indiana in Eastern Conference action Monday. The Pacers are 17-11 against conference opponents. Indiana is fifth in the league averaging ...

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton carried off after awkward fall, splits in ... (Yahoo Sports)

Tyrese Haliburton had a towel over his head as he was carried off the court Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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'I'm ticked:' A late reversal against the Pacers leaves the Celtics ... (The Boston Globe)

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 40 points as the Celtics controlled Indiana early, but the top-scoring Pacers got 75 points from their bench and won the ...

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Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction, Player Props, Picks & Odds: Mon, 1/8 (Sports Illustrated)

The Celtics and Pacers tip off on Monday night in Indiana, and our expert has locked in his Celtics vs. Pacers prediction at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Pacers survive Celtics but lose Tyrese Haliburton to injury (Reuters)

Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers a 133-131 victory over the Boston ...

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Pacers rally past Celtics 133-131 (WCVB Boston)

The Indiana Pacers rallied after All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury to beat the Boston Celtics 133-131 on Monday night.

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Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton will get MRI on left hamstring after ... (The Indianapolis Star)

Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton left Monday's game with a left hamstring strain after slipping on the floor and doing a split.

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Pacers rally past Celtics 133-131 after Tyrese Haliburton injures ... (FOXSports.com)

The Pacers rallied after losing All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton to a hamstring injury to beat the Boston Celtics 133-131.

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Celtics falter in second half as questionable calls lead to brutal loss ... (Boston Herald)

Kristaps Porzingis waved his finger to express his disagreement, walking away with a sarcastic smile on his face. On the bench, Jayson Tatum held both his ...

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NBA roundup: Pacers slide by Celtics in final second (Reuters)

Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers a 133-131 victory over the Boston ...

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown says NBA needs to do an 'investigation' into ... (CBSSports.com)

Brown appeared to be hit in the head on a last-second shot, but after a review it was overturned to a no-call.

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Instant Rewind: Pacers 133, Celtics 131 (Timberwolves.com)

Monday Jan. 8 at 7:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Instant Rewind. In a fiery battle between two teams missing All-Star talent, the deepest bench in the ...

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Celtics fall to Pacers after controversial late foul overturn: 8 takeaways (Boston.com)

A foul that would have sent Jaylen Brown to the line was wiped away late. Celtics Pacers Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers ...

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Jaylen Brown calls for 'investigation' after controversial call in Celtics ... (The Athletic)

The Celtics' loss came down to a controversial foul overturned in the final seconds, but they knew they had lost well before that.

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Pacers rally past Celtics 133-131 after Tyrese Haliburton injures ... (Spectrum News)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 26 points, including the deciding free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining, and the Indiana Pacers rallied after ...

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Are the Pacers favored vs. the Celtics on January 8? Game odds ... (WYMT News)

See the odds, spread, ...

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LeBron James Blasts Refs Over Questionable Ending to Celtics ... (Sports Illustrated)

The Los Angeles Laker star continued his criticisms of referees after a questionable ending to Monday's Boston Celtics-Indiana Pacers game.

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LeBron James sounds off after controversial ending to the Pacers ... (Fox News)

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James expressed his displeasure with what he saw during Monday's game between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers.

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