Obviously, Indiana would prefer to avoid the drama and theatrics, but the Pacers certainly won't complain about the outcomes. Now 40-29, they have won five of six and hold a one-game lead over Milwaukee in the loss column for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Nets player shoves Andrew Nembhard of the Indiana Pacers, and Myles Turner comes to Nembhard's aid. Watford is assessed two technical fouls.

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The Indiana Pacers (39-29) and Brooklyn Nets (23-46) will meet for the first of back-to-back games when they square off on Thursday. Indiana has won four of its last five games, including a 135-131 win over Dallas on Wednesday.

The Nets are currently 12-23 on the road with a point differential of -6, while the Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Boston is 3-0 against Brooklyn this season with wins of 4, 24, and 2 points.