The Indiana Pacers (36 - 31) defeated the Boston Celtics (39 - 28) 103 - 98 on Tuesday. An exciting back - and - forth battle featured a strong fourth quarter from the home team that led them to victory. The Pacers managed a game - high 32 points in the final period, including a 15 - 4 run that provided enough of a cushion to hold off Boston when it counted most. Indiana utilized a strong shooting night to key the victory, as they posted 46 and 46 percent success rates from the field and three - point range, respectively. Conversely, they held the Celtics to 38 percent and 25 percent figures in those categories, while also forcing 13 turnovers. Boston was led by Isaiah Thomas' 21 points, which he supplemented with eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and a block. However, he struggled from three - point range, going 3 - for - 11 from beyond the arc. Jared Sullinger followed with a 15 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and two steals. Marcus Smart drew the start for the ailing Jae Crowder (ankle), and tallied 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. Avery Bradley contributed 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. Jonas Jerebko paced the Boston bench with 17 points, three rebounds and a pair of assists. The Celtics remain in second place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division, and hold the third seed in the conference as well. They're home versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Indiana was led by Paul George, who supplied 25 points, seven rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block. Monta Ellis was next with 16 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a pair of steals. Ian Mahinmi followed with 13 points, six boards and an assist, while George Hill, nursing a sore toe, was able to pitch in with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and a block. Jordan Hill led the reserves with 15 points, three rebounds and a block. The Pacers remain in second place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division, and are currently slotted in the seventh seed in the conference as well. They take on the Toronto Raptors at home on Thursday night.
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