The destruction continued apace in the game's second frame, with Boston going up by as much as 25 points as the team regained its stroke from deep and the ball movement to make it happen. The Celtics carried a 22-point lead into the penultimate frame, and would push it to 32 points before the fourth quarter began.

Boston hasn’t lost three in a row since March of 2023 — it didn’t happen all of last season — and will look to keep it that way with Indiana in town for a pair of games on Friday and Sunday.

Yes, you can. To listen to Friday's Celtics game on the radio, tune into 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.

The Indiana Pacers won five straight games and six of their last seven prior to playing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. It looked like they were going to improve their winning streak to six early in that game after taking an early 15-point lead in the first quarter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points to lead the Thunder while Tyrese Haliburton had just four points on six field goal attempts on Thursday.

The Pacers host the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action on 12/26/24. Here are live score updates, stats, schedule and highlights.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to resume its regular season slate after a Christmas Break, with each team off the past two days. The Thund