The Boston Celtics (24-13) finish up a home back-to-back with five wins in their last six games as they host the San Antonio Spurs (26-11) at TD Garden on Saturday night.

Spurs left the pitch at half-time to deafening jeers from their supporters as, for all their endeavours, they were overpowered and outclassed by a vastly superior Aston Villa side. The atmosphere had the potential to turn increasingly toxic given the mood around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - but Frank's side at least offered some encouragement

The Celtics had their chances against the Spurs, but they couldn’t close Saturday at TD Garden. It was the Victor Wembanyama show for stretches as the Spurs pulled away 100-95 over the C’s in an impressive road victory.

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South Bay rallied afterward, and a long 2-pointer by Bufkin with 27 seconds to go brought it to within 107-106. He then blocked Kyle Mangas' layup attempt to give his team a shot at winning, but R.J. Davis missed both of his game-winning attempts.

The Boston Celtics did their best to pester the San Antonio Spurs, but the Western Conference juggernaut prevailed down the stretch.