Celtics Look to Extend Win Streak Against Struggling Pacers INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Boston Celtics will aim to build on their recent momentum when they visit the struggling Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday. The Celtics (18-11) enter the holiday matchup having won three of their last four, including a 103-95 victory over these same Pacers in Boston on Monday. Indiana (6-24) has lost eight of its last nine games and is coming off a 111-94 home loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday. All-Star forward Jaylen Brown is in the midst of a dominant stretch for Boston, averaging 30.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists over his last nine games. He torched the Pacers for 31 points and nine rebounds in Monday’s meeting. His consistent scoring punch has been vital for a Celtics team navigating a competitive Eastern Conference. Indiana will again rely on forward Pascal Siakam, who scored 25 points against Boston last week. Siakam is averaging 21.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season, but the Pacers have struggled to find consistent support around him, particularly on the defensive end where they rank near the bottom of the league. The Celtics have won seven of their last ten games overall, showing offensive firepower with recent wins over Miami and Toronto where they scored 129 and 121 points, respectively. Indiana’s defense, allowing an average of 115.8 points per game, will face a significant challenge in slowing Boston’s attack. Following Friday’s contest, Boston continues a five-game road trip with stops in Portland and Utah. Indiana embarks on a quick two-game trip to Miami and Houston beginning Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.