KEY POINTS:
The league-leading Boston Celtics won their 12th consecutive game, defeating the Indiana Pacers 122-117 in overtime with Ray Allen scoring a season-high 35 points.
Paul Pierce's clutch three-pointer levelled the score at 105 with seven seconds left in regulation and the defending champions (20-2) never trailed in extra play to avenge their only road loss of the season.
Kevin Garnett had 20 rebounds, 17 points and five steals.
