NBA: BOSTON (5-0) at INDIANA (3-3) <h3>Celtics look to remain unbeaten against Pacers</h3> Boston (5-0) at Indiana (3-3) 7:00 pm EST INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The Boston Celtics' "Big Three" havenot disappointed this season, leading their team to its beststart in 20 years. Superstars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen look to helpthe Celtics stay undefeated Tuesday when they face the IndianaPacers. Garnett, Pierce and Allen are off to a hot start, averaging acombined 68.8 points, 13.8 assists and 24.6 rebounds per game.The trio has lifted Boston to its best start since 1987-88, whenthe Celtics started 7-0 en route to an appearance in theEastern Conference Finals. During the Celtics' last contest against the New Jersey Nets,Pierce led the way with 28 points, Allen scored 27 and Garnettregistered his fifth double-double en route to a 112-101 victoryon Saturday night. While the Celtics have yet to lose a game, the Pacers havedropped three straight contests after beginning the season withthree consecutive wins. Indiana held a 25-point lead in the second quarter against theDenver Nuggets in their last game on Saturday. But despitedouble-doubles from Jermaine O'Neal and Troy Murphy, the Pacerssuffered a 113-106 setback at home.
NBA: BOSTON (5-0) at INDIANA (3-3) <h3>Celtics look to remain unbeaten against Pacers</h3> Boston (5-0) at Indiana (3-3) 7:00 pm EST INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The Boston Celtics' "Big Three" havenot disappointed this season, leading their team to its beststart in 20 years. Superstars Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen look to helpthe Celtics stay undefeated Tuesday when they face the IndianaPacers. Garnett, Pierce and Allen are off to a hot start, averaging acombined 68.8 points, 13.8 assists and 24.6 rebounds per game.The trio has lifted Boston to its best start since 1987-88, whenthe Celtics started 7-0 en route to an appearance in theEastern Conference Finals. During the Celtics' last contest against the New Jersey Nets,Pierce led the way with 28 points, Allen scored 27 and Garnettregistered his fifth double-double en route to a 112-101 victoryon Saturday night. While the Celtics have yet to lose a game, the Pacers havedropped three straight contests after beginning the season withthree consecutive wins. Indiana held a 25-point lead in the second quarter against theDenver Nuggets in their last game on Saturday. But despitedouble-doubles from Jermaine O'Neal and Troy Murphy, the Pacerssuffered a 113-106 setback at home.
NBA: BOSTON at INDIANA <div class="pre">BOSTON AT INDIANA - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS BOSTON INDIANA F Paul Pierce F Danny Granger F Kevin Garnett F Jermaine O'Neal C Kendrick Perkins C Troy Murphy G Ray Allen G Mike Dunleavy G Rajon Rondo G Jamaal Tinsley</div>
NBA: BOSTON at INDIANA <div class="pre">BOSTON AT INDIANA - PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS BOSTON INDIANA F Paul Pierce F Danny Granger F Kevin Garnett F Jermaine O'Neal C Kendrick Perkins C Troy Murphy G Ray Allen G Mike Dunleavy G Rajon Rondo G Jamaal Tinsley</div>
NBA: BOSTON at INDIANA <div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL --- --- --- --- ----- BOSTON 26 26 INDIANA 24 24 END 1ST QTR HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER BOS - EDDIE HOUSE 5, KEVIN GARNETT 4, PAUL PIERCE 4 IND - DANNY GRANGER 8, JEFF FOSTER 5, JAMAAL TINSLEY 5</div>
NBA: BOSTON at INDIANA <div class="pre">NBA END 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL --- --- --- --- ----- BOSTON 26 26 INDIANA 24 24 END 1ST QTR HIGH SCORERS AFTER 1ST QUARTER BOS - EDDIE HOUSE 5, KEVIN GARNETT 4, PAUL PIERCE 4 IND - DANNY GRANGER 8, JEFF FOSTER 5, JAMAAL TINSLEY 5</div>
