The Boston Celtics suffered a shocking 98-96 loss against the Indiana Pacers on the back of a game-winning shot by Pascal Siakam on Monday night. Although this win is monumental for the Pacers, who now find themselves on a three-game winning streak,

Those struggles are counteracting Boston’s defensive improvements in those moments (No. 15 in NBA) during that stretch, leaving the Celtics with plenty of tight losses (1-5) during clutch games. Boston has lost to the Nuggets, Spurs, Pacers, Blazers and Pistons in that stretch by a combined 22 points.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla gave a bizarre response to reporters after Monday's loss. His postgame presser went viral immediately.

The Indiana Pacers announced that guard Andrew Nembhard will play in Monday night's game against the Boston Celtics after being listed as questionable, dealing

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been fined $35,000 for criticizing officials after a game. On Saturday, the Celtics lost 100-95 to the San Antonio Spurs.

Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown was hit with a fine from the NBA on Monday afternoon after blasting the officiating against the Spurs.

Two teams at opposite ends of the standings meet tonight in Indianapolis when Payton Pritchard and the Celtics (24-14) take on Pascal Siakam and the Pacers (8-31).

BOSTON — Sam Hauser was downgraded on the Celtics injury report with right hamstring tightness for the 8 p.m. Saturday game against the Spurs. He was a late scratch roughly a couple hours before the game. Josh Minott will miss his third straight game with a left ankle sprain. Jayson Tatum remains out with his Achilles rehab.