Joe Mazzulla only had two words for reporters after Pascal Siakam hit a game-winner to beat the Celtics on Monday night: "Illegal screen."

The Celtics almost overcame a cold shooting night, but they fell in the final seconds to the Pacers on Monday.

The Celtics were unable to overcome the absence of star guard Jaylen Brown on Monday night, as they tallied under 100 points for the second straight game.

Jay Huff has been doing so well for the Pacers as of late -- and there's not a single dunk he can't find a way to slam in reverse.

A screen set by Pacers star Pascal Siakam helped him get the matchup he wanted leading up to his game-winning jumper against the Celtics Monday night. That play clearly was on Joe Mazzulla’s mind as he met with reporters in Indiana following Boston’s 98-96 loss to the Pacers.

The Indiana Pacers have won three straight games for the first time this season. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, including the decisive 7-foot bank shot with 6.1 seconds remaining in the Pacers' 98-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 21 points for the Pacers, including a go-ahead floater with 6.1 seconds left in regulation.

Jaylen Brown voiced his displeasure with officials on Saturday night after a close loss to the Spurs and got his bill for the lengthy rant on Monday afternoon. The NBA announced that Brown was fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating after a 100-95 loss to the Spurs on Saturday, Jan. 10.

The game was tied at 96 all. Indiana ran a pick-and-roll action between Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam. The Pacers were able to get Boston to switch and as S

Game summary of the Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics NBA game, final score 98-96, from January 12, 2026 on ESPN.