Celtics 116-103 Spurs (12 February 2025) Game Recap

Boston-Jayson Tatum had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and Boston Celtics beat San Antonio Spurs 116-103 on Wednesday night for their third equal victory and seventh in eight games.

Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points for Boston and Derrick White had 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the last game for both teams before the All-Star break.

The spurs cut a 19-point half-time deficit to 93-85 early in the fourth quarter. Boston Outscored San Antonio 23-18 the rest of the way.

De’Aaron Fox had 23 points in his fifth match with the spurs since he was traded by Sacramento. Victor Wembanyama added 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

San Antonio has won three of his last eight.

Takeaways

Spurs: They are only 2/3 in five matches with Fox. But getting some exercise time together should benefit this new look group after not having anyone during a six-game trip.

Celtics: After starting the new year 8-6, Boston has found a groove and on his way into the break.

Keying moment

With Boston leading 105-91 in the fourth quarter, Porzingi’s double team of Wembanyama and Fox and flipped a non-look over the main pass to Al Horford, who went to Sam Hauser for a long jumper.

Key State

Celtics improved to 17-10 at home after losing three of its previous four matches at TD Garden.

Up next

Both teams will return to the game 20 February. Spurs hosts Phoenix and Celtics is at Philadelphia.

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