Spurs' Wembanyama Dominates Celtics
What happened
Victor Wembanyama tied his career high with 39 points as the Spurs defeated the Celtics, completing a season sweep.
Why it matters
Wembanyama also grabbed 11 rebounds, securing a double-double in the victory. He matched his career high of eight 3-pointers made in a single game. The Spurs have now won 16 of their last 17 games. Their record improves to 48-17, placing them second in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jaylen Brown of the Celtics was ejected in the second quarter after receiving two technical fouls. The ejection occurred with 3:38 remaining in the first half. The game was physical, with Wembanyama briefly leaving after taking a hit to the face. He was struck in the nose, eye, and forehead but returned to the game. The attendance at the Frost Bank Center was 19,080. The Spurs' success contributes to the city's economy, with sports events generating over $1 billion in economic impact.
Key numbers
- Victor Wembanyama tied his career high with 39 points as the Spurs defeated the Celtics, completing a season sweep.
- Wembanyama also grabbed 11 rebounds, securing a double-double in the victory.
- He matched his career high of eight 3-pointers made in a single game.
- The Spurs have now won 16 of their last 17 games.
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What happened in Spurs' Wembanyama Dominates Celtics?
Victor Wembanyama tied his career high with 39 points as the Spurs defeated the Celtics, completing a season sweep.
Why does Spurs' Wembanyama Dominates Celtics matter?
Wembanyama also grabbed 11 rebounds, securing a double-double in the victory. He matched his career high of eight 3-pointers made in a single game. The Spurs have now won 16 of their last 17 games. Their record improves to 48-17, placing them second in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jaylen Brown of the Celtics was ejected in the second quarter after receiving two technical fouls. The ejection occurred with 3:38 remaining in the first half. The game was physical, with Wembanyama briefly leaving after taking a hit to the face. He was struck in the nose, eye, and forehead but returned to the game. The attendance at the Frost Bank Center was 19,080. The Spurs' success contributes to the city's economy, with sports events generating over $1 billion in economic impact.
