The Boston Celtics maintained their perfect home record, moving to 20-0 this season with a 117-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Victor Wembanyama stood out for the Spurs, scoring 27 points with a breakdown of 16 points on 2s, 6 points on 3s, and 5 points from the free-throw line in 26 minutes. The Celtics dominated the three-point line by 27 points and were led by Jayson Tatum with 24 points, Jrue Holiday with 22, and Jaylen Brown with 21. The Spurs now have a 7-33 record, including 4-17 on the road, 2-14 against the East, and are on a three-game losing streak. Celtics coach Gregg Popovich provided a candid assessment of the game, stating to a reporter, 'What are you on drugs? They kicked our ass,' highlighting the one-sided nature of the match.
He tried to get a Wemby reverse jam to go down earlier lol https://t.co/1CeaR9gQJ0
Friday night hoops 🔜 https://t.co/9OFLDMtu9V
Hornets begin the game with a 7-0 run. The Spurs haven't even taken a shot. Why? San Antonio has 3 turnovers on their first 3 possessions
We’ve got a star-studded matchup tonight between the Nuggets and Celtics 🍿 Which of these player props are you rolling with? 👀 https://t.co/QkToF9cgFF
Hello from TD Garden, where the Celtics are set to host the Nuggets. Updates to come for @celticsblog. https://t.co/eKZkkkslu1
The Nuggets (+225) haven’t had much success against the Celtics lately 😬 Will that change tonight? https://t.co/qG2rzwhRNq
The Celtics look to defend their 20-0 home record against the 2023 NBA Champions TONIGHT! 🍿 7:30pm/et, ESPN https://t.co/9QDJN5sCZY
For @celticsblog: Once considered a weakness, depth is becoming a strength for the Celtics: https://t.co/PCLp27X7Sv
Nuggets vs. Celtics prediction: NBA odds, picks, bets bets for Friday https://t.co/lASm7hVHwH https://t.co/cU35EPD7HN
Some games on the NBA schedule tonight: Nuggets at Celtics, Suns at Pelicans, 76ers at Magic.
Victor Wembanyama is in the middle of what's been one of the most highly-anticipated rookie seasons ever. But the Spurs are 7-32 and a few turned ankles has them pulling back the throttle on Wemby's court time. @johnhollinger on the rollercoaster so far: https://t.co/i1vF517tra https://t.co/1YTdwcWILT
Will the Celtics continue their undefeated streak at home vs. the Nuggets tonight? https://t.co/K47XWqRkXn
Once considered a weakness, depth is becoming a strength for the Celtics. Joe Mazzulla can mix and match based on what the team needs at a given moment. Everyone knows their role and executes that role at a high level: https://t.co/PCLp27X7Sv @celticsblog @SBNationNBA
Nuggets at Celtics: Can the defending NBA champs end Boston’s winning streak at TD Garden? https://t.co/C8HnLA7Lgk
GAME PREVIEW : San Antonio Spurs at Charlotte Hornets https://t.co/8o3ZFQxdAQ
New for @TheAthleticNBA : Sizing up Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point of his rookie season: The good, the bad and the unbelievable. https://t.co/BZhUigR0w4
It’s only been half a season. He’s only played 35 games. Yet San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama has already shown himself to be one of the most unique players in NBA. At the midway point, @johnhollinger is taking stock of Wemby's positives and negatives thus far ⤵️
Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh described his NBA debut on Wednesday as a moment he'll never forget. https://t.co/2GEEkWnjU1
"There's so much history in this building, so much history with this organization, and the fact that I was able to put on that jersey, it's amazing." Jordan Walsh relives his NBA debut from last night and how the fans made it such a special moment. https://t.co/xv0OOFtn2P
From @GwashburnGlobe: Don’t call it hype because Victor Wembanyama is living up to his potential with Spurs https://t.co/UTgTHmbVAn
What we learned from the Spurs’ loss to the Celtics https://t.co/6PhjiHx4PQ
As the Celtics look to extend their league-best 32-9 record, Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla stress the importance of the Celtics' bench. https://t.co/epNR4xqJIk
The top plays from the Spurs loss to the Celtics https://t.co/fxUbqxO1rm
Reporter: "It seemed like a fairly even game except for the second quarter." Gregg Popovich: "What are you on drugs?" The Spurs lost by 19 to the Celtics 😂 https://t.co/lo5akK6Cjr
Spurs can’t keep up with Celtics in uneven performance https://t.co/roLySgy9mw
"The strength of the team is regardless of who's out, we play at a certain level." Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta were among those who stepped up against the Spurs and their rookie phenom Wednesday night, helping to push our home record to 20-0. https://t.co/UT8BHMuG9l
Tatum, Holiday, Brown propel Celtics to dominant win over Spurs #BostonCeltics #SanAntonioSpurs #VictorWembanyama https://t.co/z19rq8LMTy
Tatum scores 24 to lead Celtics past Wembanyama, Spurs | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/Am2ovYXTSJ
Tatum scores 24 to lead Celtics past Wembanyama, Spurs 117-98 https://t.co/1s7bHfFS2b
Another stellar performance from Jrue Holiday helped the Celtics improve to 20-0 this season at TD Garden. Takeaways from Wednesday's 117-98 win over the Spurs ⬇️ https://t.co/DysyL9fEFV
San Antonio at Boston, Final Score: Spurs lose to red-hot Celtics 117-98 https://t.co/1TVPZNFvP8
The Celtics are still undefeated at home this season 🤯 https://t.co/SegSip5t76
Wemby has scored 20 or more points in 8 of his last 9 games. (All while being on minutes restriction of 24-26 mins) 30 vs POR 21 vs BOS 20 vs MEM 27 vs MIL 24 vs CLE 16 vs DET (had triple double tho) 26 vs CHA 26 vs ATL 27 vs BOS (tonight)
Wemby has scored 20 or more points in 8 of his last 9 games. (All while being on minutes restriction of 24-26 mins) 30 vs POR 21 vs BOS 20 vs MEM 27 vs MIL 24 vs CLE 16 vs DET 26 vs CHA (had triple double though) 26 vs ATL 27 vs BOS (tonight)
LIVE: Celtics vs Spurs Postgame Show | Garden Report Powered by @FDSportsbook & @HelloFresh https://t.co/HYXKRPSI9b
The Boston Celtics haven't lost a regular season game at home since March 5, 2023 ☘️ Will they lose a home game this season? https://t.co/UOrH7wImes
After tonight victory vs the Spurs, the Boston Celtics have won 27 straight games at home dating back to last season… They are 20-0 at home this season. https://t.co/aiDl2ukWfT
The Celtics easily defeated the Spurs at TD Garden, extending their home win streak to 20 games this season https://t.co/9aBKd8SINl
Jordan Walsh did not score tonight in his first NBA appearance... Therefore there was no brawl for the game ball after the Celtics' 117-98 win over San Antonio.
Pop, when @JMcDonald_SAEN suggests it was an even game save for a lopsided second quarter. “What are you on drugs? They kicked our ass.”
Pop, when @JMcDonald_SAEN suggests it was an even game save for a lopsided second quarter. “What are you on drugs? They kicked our ass?”
The Celtics own a league-best 32-9 record, including a 20-0 mark at home, at the season's midway point. https://t.co/ACZnogWZ6l
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama (27 points) looked good. The rest of the Spurs? Not so much. https://t.co/uhhcFwToM1
#DIFFERENTHERE Congratulations on a 20-0 record at home, @celtics! Let’s keep it rolling! https://t.co/Phk1NG1W5g
Spurs fall to Boston, who are still undefeated at home after 20 games played there this season
The Boston Celtics are a perfect 20-0 at home this season. If you started with a $100 bet on the Celtics ML and rolled over the winnings every game, you'd now be up over $5,300
The Celtics are now 20-0 at home with the W vs. the Spurs 😤 https://t.co/w0msiPUAPS
#Celtics coast to a 117-98 win over the #Spurs. Tatum 24, Holiday 22, Brown 21, Pritchard 12, Walsh 0pts, 4 rebs in NBA debut; Wembanyama 27, Vassell 21.
The Spurs fall to the Celtics by 19. The Spurs are now... ...7-33 through 40 games ...4-17 on the road ...2-14 vs the East ...on 3-game losing streak https://t.co/x5mr7T5oJC
The Celtics are 20-0 at home after beating the Spurs 117-98. The '86 Celtics hold the record at 40-1. The '24 Celtics are now halfway there.
The Celtics are now 20-0 at home this season. Who the heck is stopping Boston? https://t.co/LyDAjNhKyA
BOSTON IS NOW 20-0 AT HOME THIS SEASON. 🔥 https://t.co/FOorXXh1nB
Jordan Walsh, making his NBA debut, enters the game along with JD Davison. #Celtics #Spurs
Fans are getting excited as rookie Jordan Walsh is checking in for his NBA debut.
Wemby heads to the bench having scored 27 points 2s: 16 points 3s: 6 points FTs: 5 points Vassell bounces back with a 21-point night after scoring 9 points combined in his last 2 games. BOS by 21
Victor Wembanyama has definitely shown his skill set tonight with 27 points in 26 minutes. But the #Celtics have hit 18 threes and three players with 20 or more points. BOS 112, SAS 89 with 6:30 left.
3Q: Celtics by 16. Spurs win another 3Q, this time 33-24. SA got within 13 of BOS after trailing by 30. Wemby 23 pts Vassell 19 pts Tatum 24 pts Holiday 17 pts Brown 16 pts Pritchard 12 pts 2s: SA +8 3s: BOS +27 FTs: SA +3
Spurs head into the final frame down 16. Wemby has 23 points in 20 minutes of action, Devin with 19
23 point night for Wemby in 3 quarters 14 points on 2s 6 points on 3s 3 points from FT line
Virginia has won 20 straight home games, the longest active streak in D-I. The home / road splits by the Hoos are wild!
The Spurs have cut the Celtics' 30 point lead down to 15.
After scoring 9 combined points against Atlanta and Chicago, Devin Vassell has 14 points right now in 3 quarters. 10 points on 2s 4 points from the FT line Celtics by 22
16 points for Wemby in 3 quarters 10 points on 2s 6 points from three
JT and the C's are up BIG at the half 🍀 Celtics lead the Spurs 70-45. https://t.co/gHL87uFZQ2
Half: Celtics by 25. The Spurs enter 0-12 when down by 25 in a game this season. BOS outscores SA in 2Q 40-20. Wemby 14 pts Tatum 17 pts Holiday 14 pts Brown 12 pts BOS winning 3PT line by 27 points
Wemby scored 10 points in five minutes in the first quarter. Imagine what’ll happen when he has a good team around him and isn’t on a minutes restriction.
1Q: Celtics by 5. Wemby 10 pts Brown 8 pts Tatum 7 pts Holiday 6 pts Spurs +2 on 2s Celtics +6 on 3s Celtics +1 on FTS
Hot start for Victor Wembanyama, hurting the Celtics with pops. Double drag turns into a stepback, pindown turns into a catch and shoot. https://t.co/pE8e24Fdbg
10 points for Wemby in the 1Q 2 points off alley-oop dunk 2 made 3s (1 pull-up, other spot-up) 2 points on alyup
Wembanyama 10 pts in the first 4:40. #Celtics #Spurs