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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Updates on Jaylen Brown, Jordan Walsh and Others Ahead of Monday’s Face-Off vs Pacers

Who's in and who's out for Celtics vs Pacers scheduled on Monday?

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The Boston Celtics will welcome the Indiana Pacers for their first meeting of the NBA 2025-26 season on Monday, December 22. The hosts will head into the game on the back of a two-game winning streak. In their most-recent game, they handed a blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors. The game saw Payton Pritchard dropping 33 points, while Derrick White came up with 15 points. In addition to them, Neemias Queta came up with 14 points whereas Luka Garza poured in 12 points for the Celtics. With this victory, the Celtics improved their seasonal win-loss record to 17-11.

On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers will head into Monday’s game on the back of a four-game losing streak. In their most-recent fixture, the Pacers suffered a blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. In the fixture, Pascal Siakam was the only starter to drop a double-digit score while the rest of the starters had to settle below 10 points. With the loss, the Pacers dropped their seasonal tally to 6-22.

Considering how both teams have been faring, we can expect a lop-sided game in favor of the Celtics. However, before that, let’s get into injury reports as well as predicted starting lineups for both teams ahead of their face off on Monday.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Given below is a complete breakdown of the injury reports as well as expected starting lineups for Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers, scheduled on Monday.

Boston Celtics’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Jaylen Brown	SF	Illness	Questionable
Jordan Walsh	SF	Illness	Questionable
Jayson Tatum	PF	Achilles	Out

Jaylen Brown could miss his third game of the season with illness. He was out during Saturday’s win over the Toronto Raptors.

Jordan Walsh is also listed as questionable with illness. He started the game against the Raptors but missed the second half due to the same.

Jayson Tatum is rehabbing his Achilles injury. He is expected to return next year.

Indiana Pacers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
TJ McConnell	PG	Knee	Questionable
Johnny Furphy	SG	Ankle	Questionable
Ben Sheppard	SG	Calf	Out
Aaron Nesmith	SF	Knee	Out
Obi Toppin	PF	Foot	Out
Tyrese Haliburton	PG	Achilles	Out

TJ McConnell could miss his first game since early November due to left knee soreness.

Johnny Furphy sprained his left ankle, putting him in jeopardy of missing Monday’s game against the Celtics.

Ben Sheppard sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain earlier this December 3. He will miss his seventh consecutive game on Monday.

Aaron Nesmith suffered a left knee medical collateral ligament sprain in November, and was ruled out for at least a month.

Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton are out with left foot and Achilles injury.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics: Jordan Walsh, Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White

Indiana Pacers: Benedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam, Jay Huff, Quenton Jackson, Andrew Nembhard

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.