Danny Granger shot with pinpoint accuracy from the perimeter in the first half and the sellout crowd at Conseco Fieldhouse stood on its feet and cheered most the second half, providing the extra type of energy needed for an undermanned team.
It all came together perfectly, as the shorthanded Indiana Pacers kicked off a weekend of NBA and NFL games against Boston-area teams with an impressive 113-104 victory over the Celtics on Saturday night. It was their fourth straight victory after starting the season 0-3.
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