
Boston
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San Antonio
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Highlights
Preview
SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) ā A marquee interconference showdown with potential playoff implications is set for Tuesday night when the Boston Celtics visit the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs (46-18), boasting one of the leagueās best records, enter as the home favorite. They have won eight of their last 10 games, including a 116-112 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on March 6. San Antonioās dominance is often anchored by forward Victor Wembanyama, who is coming off a 27-point, 10-rebound, four-block performance in that win. Over his last 10 games, Wembanyama has been a defensive force, averaging 5.2 blocks. The Celtics (43-21) arrive in Texas after a 109-98 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Guard Jaylen Brown led the way with 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Brown has been a consistent triple-double threat, averaging 24.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.2 assists over his last 10 contests. This matchup is a rematch of a Jan. 10 game in Boston, which the Spurs won 100-95. San Antonio will look to secure the season series sweep. Bostonās recent form has been uneven, with a 6-4 record over its last 10 games that includes a surprising 118-89 home loss to Charlotte on March 4. The Celtics will need more consistent production beyond Brown to challenge the Spursā formidable home-court advantage. San Antonioās schedule has been favorable, with nine of its last 10 games at home, where it has built a 27-7 record this season. The Spursā offense has been explosive, scoring 121 points or more in six of those last 10 outings. The game pits Bostonās backcourt strength, led by Brown and Payton Pritchard (18 points, 7 assists vs. Cleveland), against San Antonioās frontcourt dominance and rim protection, spearheaded by Wembanyama. The Celtics rank among the league leaders in pace, while the Spurs combine efficient scoring with elite defense. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CDT. The Celtics continue their road trip Thursday in Oklahoma City, while the Spurs host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.