The Celtics will come to Indiana after some extended rest. Friday’s matchup marks their first game action since Monday’s game with the Pacers in which Jaylen Brown led them to a win with 31 points and nine rebounds.

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The Indiana Pacers are an underdog again, marking the 12th time on this 13-game run of losses they’re embarked on that they’re expected to lose by oddsmakers.

The Pacers outscored the 76ers in three of four quarters, and by 16 points in the second half. Indiana recorded 31 assists to Philadelphia’s 13, and 15 fast break points to Philadelphia’s two. Those margins piled up in the second half, earning Indiana a critical 112-100 victory.

San Antonio has played down to its competition in the past. On paper, the Spurs should beat the Pacers handily. But the game isn’t played on paper; it’s played on hardwood. With a tough stretch of the schedule coming up in January, the Spurs need to take advantage of a winnable matchup.

Rockets find their stride with dominant wins. The struggling Pacers arrive in Houston seeking to end a brutal losing streak, but face a formidable challenge.

On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons, who lead the conference. Luckily, they have the .

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 7:00 p.m. EST, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: TV: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sport

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