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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics: Final injury report, official starting lineups for November 1

The Pacers face a tough test on Wednesday night
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The Indiana Pacers face their toughest test of the 2023-24 season to date tonight as they take on the Celtics in Boston. The Celtics are the only Eastern Conference team that has not dropped a game yet in the ongoing campaign.

"They've got a great roster," Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said on Tuesday. "They're probably one of the top two or three teams in the league projected to win the title."

The action is set to tip off just after 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Official starting lineups and final injury reports for the game are listed below.

Indiana Pacers injury report

The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) and Jalen Smith (knee) tonight. They were both listed as questionable. Bennedict Mathurin was listed as questionable too, but he will play.

Kendall Brown, Isaiah Wong, and Oscar Tshiebwe are inactive for the Pacers as well. They are all on two-way contracts but are healthy.

Indiana Pacers starting lineup

Guard: Andrew Nembhard

Guard: Bennedict Mathurin

Forward: Bruce Brown

Forward: Obi Toppin

Center: Myles Turner

Boston Celtics injury report

The Celtics officially listed JD Davison, Nathan Knight, Neemias Queta, and Jordan Walsh as out. Queta was originally doubtful.

Boston Celtics starting lineup

Guard: Jrue Holiday

Guard: Derrick White

Forward: Jaylen Brown

Forward: Jayson Tatum

Center: Kristaps Porzingis

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