NBA Recap: Celtics Offense Explodes in Post-Christmas Return

The NBA resumed action on December 26 with a slate of games, but none were as loud as the Boston Celtics' offensive masterclass against the Indiana Pacers.

Celtics 140 - Pacers 122

• The Story: Boston showed no signs of a holiday hangover. They shot lights out from three-point range, putting up 140 points in regulation.
• Key Stat: The Celtics had 7 players score in double figures.

Other Scores

• Raptors vs Wizards: Toronto edged out Washington in a battle of the East's lower seeds.
• Sixers vs Bulls: Philadelphia grounded the Bulls with a stifling defensive effort.
• Clippers vs Blazers: The Clippers continued their hot streak with a comfortable road win in Portland.

The league is now gearing up for the massive New Year's Eve slate next week.

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