
The San Antonio Spurs will look to make it four wins in a row at home and five straight total on Tuesday night as they host the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics, like the Spurs, were expected to maybe make the postseason this year. As the Spurs built and grew around Victor Wembanyama, Boston shed salary in the wake of Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles tendon, losing Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Kristaps Porzingis over the summer.
Instead of tanking, though, Jaylen Brown has led Boston to the second seed in the Eastern Conference, and Tatum has made his return. He still looks slow and cautious on the court, but Boston has won both games he's played in, and his impact is undeniable.
Before tipoff, we have you covered with everything you need to know, from betting odds, TV info, and injury reports for both squads.
Most fans would have been skeptical at the start of the season if they were told that both Boston and San Antonio would be top teams. However, both teams have long touted solid supporting casts, and Boston's was able to step up while the Spurs' continued to grow.
The Spurs haven't lost at home since January, and both teams are coming off a rest day after their recent, dominant wins.
Even after this contest, the Spurs will remain at home for two more games before hitting the road once more. The Spurs beat Boston by five points in their only other match-up this season, led by 21 bench points from Victor Wembanyama.