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Celtics-Pacers recap: Jaylen drops 44 in C's bounce-back win

Jaylen Brown recorded his highest point total since Jan. 2022.

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What to Know

  • Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston with 44 points on 16-of-24 shooting.
  • The Celtics avoided their first three-game losing streak since March 2023.
  • Jayson Tatum notched his eighth consecutive double-double (22 points, 13 rebounds).
  • Payton Pritchard finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double (18 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds).
  • C's and Pacers will face off again Sunday night at TD Garden.

The Boston Celtics snapped their two-game skid Friday night with a 142-105 rout of the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Their 142 points mark a new season-high.

Jaylen Brown led the way with 44 points, his highest scoring output since his 50-point outburst on Jan. 2, 2022. Jayson Tatum notched 22 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth straight double-double.

Boston and Indiana face off in a rematch at TD Garden on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

Check out our live blog for a full recap of the Celtics' blowout win:

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