The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers, 109 - 102, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday. The Pacers (15 - 16) got off to a quick start, outscoring the Celtics (17 - 12) by a 31 - 22 margin in the first quarter. However, Boston came roaring back in the second period, which helped propel them to the eventual mark. They blasted their hosts 29 - 9 leading into halftime, building a lead that they'd sustain the rest of the way. As has become the norm, it was Isaiah Thomas who led the way for the visitors, tallying 28 points, nine assists and a rebound. That helped offset a standout effort by the point guard opposite him, as Jeff Teague posted a game - high 31 points for Indiana. Jae Crowder supplied 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Avery Bradley matched his point total and added six rebounds and three steals. Amir Johnson made some surprising offensive contributions, registering 11 points, six rebounds, an assist and a steal. Al Horford mustered a modest eight points but did haul in 11 boards. Marcus Smart (12 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block) and Kelly Olynyk (11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal) were productive off the bench. Teague added eight assists, five rebounds and a block to his aforementioned scoring haul. Paul George followed with 19 points, eight boards, five assists and a pair of steals. Thaddeus Young stepped up with a 15 - point, 12 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and a steal. Myles Turner poured in 10 points and supplemented them with eight rebounds and a block. C.J. Miles led the bench with 19 points, along with two rebounds and a block. The Celtics return home to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday evening, while the Pacers return to action on Monday night in Chicago against the Bulls.
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