The Pacers are going back home to Indiana with a chance to set up a date with their rivals the Detroit Pistons.

Jermaine O'Neal scored 19 points and Stephen Jackson hit a big 3-pointer that helped hold off a Celtics' comeback and give the Indiana Pacers a 90-85 win and a 3-2 lead in their playoff series Tuesday night.

Paul Pierce led Boston with 27 points and Ricky Davis had 19.

Reggie Miller had 12 points for the Pacers.