Ellis’ free throws with 13 seconds left lift Pacers past Celtics
Monta Ellis made 2 free throws with 13 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 100-98.
Avery Bradley’s 19-foot step-back jumper had tied it at 98 with 1:05 left.
The Celtics had the ball down 2 after a timeout, but Bradley missed a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left that would have put them ahead.
During clutch time, the Celtics outscored the Pacers 14-11. Bradley (No. 8 in clutch wins added, 2015-16) scored 7 of the Celtics’ 14 on 3 for 5 shooting.
Paul George had 26 points (15 on 5 3-pointers) and 10 rebounds, and Ellis added 13 points and 8 assists but shot 5 for 15.
For the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas had 27 points (14 in the second quarter) and 7 assists, and Bradley added 21 points.