The Boston Celtics will face the Indiana Pacers in a quarterfinal contest in the NBA's In-Season Tournament. The Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves have the best record in the league at 15-4. The Pacers, with a record of 10-8, are sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics previously defeated the Pacers with a record-breaking win, but the Pacers' star player Tyrese Haliburton is expected to play in the rematch. The Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis is out due to injury, but his return is imminent if the Celtics advance to the semifinals. If the Celtics lose, they will face the loser of the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks game.

Why It Matters

The Celtics' game against the Pacers is significant because it is part of the NBA's In-Season Tournament, which adds an extra layer of competition to the regular season.