Celtics Top Pacers 142-105, Snap Losing Streak

The Limerick Celtics continued their winning streak in Division One South, defeating Maigh Cuilinn 95-79, led by Ariyon Williams, Finn Hughes, and Abdul Wurie, who scored a combined 78 points. In women's basketball, the Celtics ended the Limerick Sport Huskies' four-game win streak, winning a thrilling derby 105-97, with Stephanie McBride's impressive performance of 34 points, 16 rebounds, and 9 assists. In the NBA, Jaylen Brown scored 44 points to help the Boston Celtics bounce back from consecutive losses with a 142-105 win over the Indiana Pacers, marking their largest points total of the season. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard contributed with 22 and 18 points, respectively, while the Celtics maintained their position close to Eastern Conference leaders, the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers also secured a win, improving their record to 27-4, while the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 113-112, thanks to a late three-pointer by Anthony Edwards. The Sacramento Kings fired coach Mike Brown after a disappointing start to the season, marking another significant development in the league.