San Antonio Spurs host Boston Celtics in battle of conference leaders

Spurs look to extend 8-game home winning streak against Celtics

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The San Antonio Spurs (47-17), second in the Western Conference, host the Boston Celtics (43-21), second in the Eastern Conference, in a matchup of two of the NBA's top teams. The Spurs have won 8 straight at home and are led by rising star Victor Wembanyama, who scored 21 points in the teams' previous meeting. The Celtics are led by Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard as they look to hand the Spurs their first home loss in over a month.

Why it matters

This game features two of the NBA's elite teams battling for conference supremacy. The Spurs are looking to continue their dominant home form, while the Celtics aim to prove they can win on the road against a top Western Conference opponent.

The details

The Spurs have been unstoppable at home, winning 8 straight games at the AT&T Center. They are led by 21-year-old phenom Victor Wembanyama, who scored 21 points in the teams' previous matchup on January 11th, a 100-95 Spurs victory. The Celtics, meanwhile, are led by Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, and are 22-11 on the road this season.

  • The teams last met on January 11, 2026, with the Spurs winning 100-95.
  • This will be the second and final regular season matchup between the Spurs and Celtics.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

The 21-year-old Spurs forward is a rising star, averaging 21.9 points and 11.4 rebounds over his last 10 games.

Jaylen Brown

The Celtics' All-Star guard is averaging 20.0 points and 7.6 rebounds over his last 10 games.

Payton Pritchard

The Celtics' reserve guard is scoring 16.9 points per game this season.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for their physicality and intensity at home. They've been dominant there all season.”

— Jaylen Brown, Celtics Guard (The Associated Press)

“This is a great opportunity for us to measure ourselves against one of the best teams in the league. We're looking forward to the challenge.”

— Gregg Popovich, Spurs Head Coach (The Associated Press)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing home court advantage in the playoffs.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Spurs and Celtics features two of the NBA's elite teams battling for conference supremacy. With the Spurs' dominant home record and the Celtics' strong road play, this should be an exciting and hard-fought game between two title contenders.