Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs Trade Blows at Frost Bank Center

The Boston Celtics moved to 43-22 after a 125-116 road loss to the San Antonio Spurs, who improved to 48-17 at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs shot 52 percent from the field while the Celtics finished at 47 percent, and the game featured 10 lead changes with 4 ties.

First quarter

The Boston Celtics opened with 31 points in the first quarter while the Spurs scored 29. The Celtics hit 19 three-pointers in the game and got an early lift from a 51-attempt approach from deep.

Second quarter

The Spurs matched the Celtics at 29-27 in the second quarter to take a 58-58 halftime tie. The Celtics produced 27 assists against 8 turnovers, and the Spurs also posted 27 assists while committing 12 turnovers.

Third quarter

The Spurs created separation by scoring 39 points in the third quarter while the Celtics scored 32. The Silver and Black combined 20 made three-pointers with 43 percent accuracy, and San Antonio also turned 9 offensive rebounds into 8 second-chance points.

Fourth quarter

The Spurs held on with a 28-26 fourth quarter, and their biggest lead reached 13 while the Celtics’ biggest lead was 7. The Celtics generated 34 bench points compared with 29 for the Spurs, and Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs key moments included San Antonio’s 12-0 unanswered run that pushed its score to 118 while holding Boston to 105.

Derrick White’s previous-game line showed 34 points and 7 assists, and that playmaking fit a Celtics attack that logged an assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.38 in San Antonio. Ron Harper Jr. brought previous-game efficiency with 22 points on 73 percent shooting, and the Celtics’ overall true shooting mark finished at 60 percent. Sam Hauser’s previous-game production included 11 points and 7 rebounds, and the Celtics totaled 41 rebounds in the loss.

San Antonio controlled the glass with 60 rebounds and outscored Boston 40-34 in points in the paint. The Celtics forced 15 points off turnovers while the Spurs produced 13, and Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs highlights also featured San Antonio’s 25 free-throw attempts compared with 17 for Boston.

This Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs match summary also reflected an ejection on the Celtics’ side while San Antonio had none. The Boston Celtics final whistle reaction centered on a defensive rating of 126.26 allowed, with the Spurs posting 1.26 points per possession.

The Celtics are scheduled to play at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, USA, on 03/12/2026 at 9:30 PM EDT against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fans can watch on Amazon Prime Video or FDSOK, and share this recap with other Celtics fans.