The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup on Saturday at 8 p.m. EST.
The Celtics, who hold a 24-13 record and are second in the Eastern Conference, will host the Spurs, who are 26-11 and second in the Western Conference.
Boston has been strong on their home court with a 12-6 record, scoring an average of 117.8 points per game and outscoring opponents by 7.1 points. Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics with an impressive 29.6 points per game, along with 6.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Payton Pritchard has also been a key contributor, averaging 19.3 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 49.3% over the past 10 games.
The Spurs, with a solid 13-6 road record, are known for their offensive rebounding, ranking seventh in the Western Conference with 11.7 per game. Luke Kornet leads the team in this category, averaging 3.0 offensive rebounds. Stephon Castle is a top performer for San Antonio, scoring 17.7 points per game and averaging 5.1 rebounds. Victor Wembanyama has been a standout in recent games, averaging 18.0 points and 8.1 rebounds over the last 10 contests.
In their last 10 games, the Celtics have gone 8-2, averaging 120.8 points and shooting 48.4% from the field. Meanwhile, the Spurs have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, averaging 116.5 points and shooting 45.4%.
Injuries could play a role in the outcome of the game. The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum, who is out with an Achilles injury, and Josh Minott, sidelined with an ankle issue. The Spurs’ Devin Vassell is out with a thigh injury, while Julian Champagnie is day-to-day with a back problem.
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The Celtics are slight favorites with a -1 line, and the over/under is set at 229, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Fans can expect an exciting clash as both teams bring their top performers to the court.