Published Mar 9, 9:43am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 9, 9:43am ET
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One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Boston Celtics. Who comes out on top in our Spurs vs Celtics pick?
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| San Antonio Spurs | -156 |
| Boston Celtics | +150 |
Following a 25-point shellacking by the Knicks, San Antonio has responded, winning each of its last four outings. Their latest triumph was a 145-120 victory against the Houston Rockets.
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The Spurs trailed by a point (33-32) after the first quarter. However, the home team outscored its opponent by 26 points over the next three frames en route to a dominant 25-point win.
Victor Wembanyama was one of six players to reach double figures for San Antonio. He finished with 29 points, eight rebounds, and four blocked shots. De'Aaron Fox scored 20 points and handed out 10 assists on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
After a 29-point loss to Charlotte, the Celtics have won two straight, including a 109-98 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.
Boston led by nine points after one and extended its advantage to 20 points (56-36) at halftime. The Cavaliers got within eight in the fourth quarter before Payton Pritchard knocked down a 3-pointer and added back-to-back buckets, enabling the Celtics to hold on for a double-digit win.
Jaylen Brown scored a team-high 23 points, snagged nine boards, and handed out eight assists. Jayson Tatum finished with 20 points on 6-for-16 shooting from the floor.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Spurs have won each of their last eight home games, and are 4-1 in their last five home games against Boston. In what will be a competitive affair, look for San Antonio to win this one by a small margin.
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San Antonio Spurs
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