Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket as Indiana Pacers forward Bennedict Mathurin (00) defends during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Fans react after Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) slammed home two points during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday Dec. 27, 2024 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (27) has his shot attempt blocked by the Indiana Pacers Thomas Bryant (3) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday Dec. 27, 2024 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Boston Celtics forward Al Horford (42) sails ove rIndiana Pacers Bennedict Mathurin (00), who is driving to the basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Friday Dec. 27, 2024 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)