The Boston Celtics continue to look more comfortable with each passing game.
Friday night’s 140–122 win over the Indiana Pacers marked Boston’s fourth straight victory and pushed the Celtics to 19–11 on the season, good for third place in the Eastern Conference. It was their second win over Indiana in the span of a week. Another example of how this group has steadily gained traction as the season has unfolded.
The box score told the story of a team in rhythm. Shot-making. Depth. Pace. Control.
And tucked inside the win was a performance that quietly moved one Celtic closer to franchise history.
Brown Reaches Rare Franchise Territory
Jaylen Brown finished the night with another 30-point performance, extending a scoring run that now sits in exclusive territory within the organization.
With the outing, Brown recorded his eighth straight 30-point game, joining Larry Bird as the only players in Celtics franchise history to produce a streak of that length. Bird set the team’s benchmark with nine straight during the 1985 season.
The company alone provides the context. For a franchise defined by elite scorers across eras, Brown’s name now sits alongside one of the most enduring standards in team history.
Just as importantly, the streak has unfolded entirely within winning basketball.
Celtics Take Control in Indiana
Boston’s night followed a familiar script from earlier in the week.
After falling behind in the opening quarter, the Celtics responded with urgency and balance. The offense found its rhythm early in the second quarter, and by the midpoint of the period, Boston had seized control of the game.
The Celtics poured in 75 first-half points and continued to press the advantage after the break, stretching the margin with consistent shot-making and disciplined execution. By the end of the third quarter, the outcome was largely decided.
Boston finished the night shooting over 57 percent from the field and better than 50 percent from beyond the arc, overwhelming Indiana with pace, spacing, and ball movement.
Depth and Balance Carry the Night
Brown’s milestone performance was supported by production across the roster.
Payton Pritchard delivered one of his most impactful games of the season, finishing just shy of 30 points while keeping the offense humming. Derrick White added steady scoring and playmaking, helping maintain Boston’s structure on both ends.
The Celtics’ bench again played a decisive role. Sam Hauser continued his recent surge with an efficient shooting night, while Luka Garza provided valuable scoring minutes that allowed Boston to sustain pressure throughout the rotation.
That balance has become a defining feature of this stretch. When one unit slows, another responds.
What’s Next for the Celtics?
Boston now turns its attention to the West.
The Celtics will continue their road trip Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, a team that has dropped three straight games. They’ll be looking to reset at home.
For Boston, it’s another test of focus as momentum builds.
And for Jaylen Brown, the night also carries history. One more 30-point performance would place him alongside Larry Bird at the top of the franchise record book.
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