Celtics Defeat Spurs 116-103 Behind Tatum’s 32 Points Ahead of All-Star Break

Boston extends its strong form with a dominant performance, while San Antonio struggles with early deficits and rebounding issues.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points and 14 rebounds, supported by Kristaps Porzingis’ 29 points, in a commanding win over the Spurs.
The Spurs fell behind early, being outscored 37-19 in the first quarter, and struggled to recover despite a second-half push that cut the deficit to eight points.
Victor Wembanyama contributed 17 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocks, while De’Aaron Fox scored 23 points in his fifth game with the Spurs since being traded from Sacramento.
Boston's three-point shooting proved decisive, with the team making 18 of 55 attempts compared to San Antonio's 9 of 39, creating a significant scoring gap.
The Spurs were outrebounded 56-38, raising questions about their lineup choices, including the absence of newly signed veteran Bismack Biyombo.