San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-17-2024
San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-17-2024

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The San Antonio Spurs continue an East Coast swing as they travel to Boston on Wednesday night to take on the Boston Celtics. The Spurs are just 7-32 on the season and coming off a back-to-back in which they lost both games. The Celtics, owners of the top record in the NBA at 31-9, have won two straight and seven of their last ten games. The opening tap on Wednesday night is scheduled for 7:30 PM EST.

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The San Antonio Spurs and the Victor Wembanyama traveling show visit Boston on Wednesday night. After sitting out the second game of a back-to-back, Wembanyama nearly was able to bring his team all the way back in a second half comeback against the Hawks before falling 109-99 on Monday. Wembanyama finished the game with 26 points, all in the second half, and added 13 rebounds in a dominant performance. The rookie was rested against Saturday night as the Spurs continue to handle him the future superstar with kid gloves in his initial season in the NBA. Monday's performance included nine dunks as Wembanyama dominated the post area.

“Our team has learned they need to throw the passes,” said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich of Wembanyama's ability to score near the basket.

The Spurs come into Boston hoping to avenge a one-sided loss to the Celtics in San Antonio ea rlier this season. The Spurs are 23rd in the NBA in scoring offense this season. They are 28th in field goal percentage and 27th in 3-point shooting. The Spurs are 14th in the NBA in 3-point field goals per game. They are 26th in scoring defense this season. The Spurs are 24th in field goal defense and 26th in 3-point field goal defense. The Spurs are 24th in total rebounds per game this season and 25th in turnovers per game as the young team continues to go through growing pains.

Key Injuries: PF Zach Collins is day-to-day.

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