The red-hot Boston Celtics roll into San Antonio looking to continue their dominant form against a scrappy Spurs squad fighting to stay relevant.
With Jayson Tatum's status uncertain due to an ankle injury, the Celtics' deep rotation will be put to the test against a young Spurs team that's shown flashes of potential despite their struggles this season.
All eyes will be on the Frost Bank Center Saturday night as the league-leading Celtics aim to impose their will on the home team Spurs in what could be a more competitive affair than the records suggest.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics prediction: who will win?
For tonight's San Antonio Spurs vs Boston Celtics matchup, our predictive model gives the Celtics a 69% chance of defeating the Spurs.
Pre-game probabilities
Boston Celtics
Moneyline
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69%
31%
San Antonio Spurs
Boston Celtics: 69% win probability
- Dominant win-loss record (54-19)
- Stellar defensive performance (7863 goals against, 2nd best in league)
- Impressive recent form (WWWWW in last 5 games)
San Antonio Spurs: 31% win probability
- Struggling win-loss record (31-41, 13th in Western Conference)
- Defensive challenges (8375 goals against, 3rd worst in Western Conference)
- Inconsistent performance (31-41 record despite recent LLWWW form)
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San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics preview
The Boston Celtics are rolling into San Antonio with a full head of steam, fresh off a dominant 132-102 victory over the Phoenix Suns that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
While the Spurs have shown flashes of potential, they're facing an uphill battle against a Celtics squad that's firing on all cylinders, ranking 2nd in the NBA in adjusted NET rating.
Keep an eye on Kristaps Porzingis, who's coming off a monster 30-point performance and could be a matchup nightmare for the Spurs' frontcourt.
San Antonio's Devin Vassell has been stepping up in the absence of Victor Wembanyama, but he'll have his hands full trying to match the Celtics' offensive output.
The Spurs have managed to keep games close recently, but Boston's depth and defensive intensity might prove too much to handle.
With Jayson Tatum's status uncertain due to an ankle issue, it'll be interesting to see if the Celtics' supporting cast can maintain their high level of play on the road.
History favors Boston in this matchup, with the Celtics winning six of their last ten encounters against the Spurs.
Expect a hard-fought contest, but don't be surprised if the Celtics' championship-caliber roster proves too much for the scrappy Spurs to overcome.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics form
San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics head to head
San Antonio Spurs
50%
Boston Celtics
50%
Feb 13, 2025
Boston Celtics
116 : 103
San Antonio Spurs
Jan 18, 2024
Boston Celtics
117 : 98
San Antonio Spurs
Jan 1, 2024
San Antonio Spurs
101 : 134
Boston Celtics
Mar 26, 2023
Boston Celtics
137 : 93
San Antonio Spurs
Jan 7, 2023
San Antonio Spurs
116 : 121
Boston Celtics
Jan 6, 2022
Boston Celtics
97 : 99
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