The San Antonio Spurs are set to face off against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday evening, aiming to extend their impressive home win streak to nine games. This matchup marks the second encounter between the two teams this season.
San Antonio has performed exceptionally well at home this season, sporting a record of 24 wins and only 6 losses. In contrast, Boston has managed 22 victories against 11 losses on the road. The Spurs, currently holding a 47-17 overall record, are positioned second in the Western Conference, while the Celtics stand at 43-21, also in second place but within the Eastern Conference.
The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT. The Spurs are looking to maintain their momentum after securing their last victory against the Celtics, winning 100-95 on January 11, with Victor Wembanyama contributing significantly by scoring 21 points.
In terms of statistics, the Spurs are averaging 118.6 points per game, which is 11.7 points more than the Celtics” defensive average of 106.9 points allowed. Boston excels in securing offensive rebounds, ranking fifth in the NBA with an average of 12.8 per game, led by Neemias Queta, who averages 3.0 offensive rebounds.
Key players to watch include Stephon Castle, who is scoring 16.3 points per game and averaging 4.8 rebounds for the Spurs, while Wembanyama has been outstanding lately, averaging 21.9 points and 11.4 rebounds over the last ten games. For the Celtics, Payton Pritchard is contributing 16.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, and Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.0 points along with 7.6 rebounds in his last ten outings.
In their last ten games, the Spurs have compiled an impressive 9-1 record, averaging 121.2 points, 45.4 rebounds, and 31.0 assists per game, while shooting at a 49.8% clip. Their opponents, on average, have scored 107.9 points per game during this stretch. Meanwhile, the Celtics hold an 8-2 record in their last ten matches, averaging 110.1 points and 51.7 rebounds per game.
In terms of injuries, the Spurs will be without David Jones Garcia, who is out for the season with an ankle injury. Harrison Barnes and Mason Plumlee are both listed as day-to-day due to ankle issues and reconditioning, respectively. The Celtics will miss Nikola Vucevic, who is out with a finger injury.
