Kemba Walker’s season-high 32 lifts Celtics over Pacers 118-112
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) reacts as he is fouled by Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
BOSTON (AP) — Kemba Walker made two late free throws and scored a season-high 32 points to help the Boston Celtics snap a three-game losing streak with a 118-112 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Daniel Theis added 17 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 15.
Indiana led by as many as 14 points in the first half, but never led in the final 24 minutes in losing for the third time in four games.
Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 24 points and nine assists. Justin Holiday added 19 points and five rebounds.