Spurs defeat Celtics in key matchup
What happened
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116, with Wembanyama dominating and Jaylen Brown ejected.
Why it matters
Wembanyama tied his career high with eight 3-pointers, leading to a total of 39 points and 11 rebounds. The Spurs have now won 16 of their last 17 games. Jaylen Brown's ejection occurred late in the first half after he received two technical fouls for arguing a no-call. Crew chief Tyler Ford stated that Brown was given the first technical for "aggressively pointing and using profanity and resentment to the no call". Brown later posted on X, expressing his frustration with the officiating. The ejection of Brown, who had 8 points and 7 assists in 15 minutes, happened when the Celtics were leading 51-49. Some are saying that his ejection dampened what could have been a potential Finals preview. The Spurs swept the season series against the Celtics. De'Aaron Fox contributed 25 points, while Stephon Castle added 18 for San Antonio.
Key numbers
- The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116, with Wembanyama dominating and Jaylen Brown ejected.
- Wembanyama tied his career high with eight 3-pointers, leading to a total of 39 points and 11 rebounds.
- The Spurs have now won 16 of their last 17 games.
- The ejection of Brown, who had 8 points and 7 assists in 15 minutes, happened when the Celtics were leading 51-49.
What happens next
- Some are saying that his ejection dampened what could have been a potential Finals preview.
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What happened in Spurs defeat Celtics in key matchup?
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116, with Wembanyama dominating and Jaylen Brown ejected.
Why does Spurs defeat Celtics in key matchup matter?
Wembanyama tied his career high with eight 3-pointers, leading to a total of 39 points and 11 rebounds. The Spurs have now won 16 of their last 17 games. Jaylen Brown's ejection occurred late in the first half after he received two technical fouls for arguing a no-call. Crew chief Tyler Ford stated that Brown was given the first technical for "aggressively pointing and using profanity and resentment to the no call". Brown later posted on X, expressing his frustration with the officiating. The ejection of Brown, who had 8 points and 7 assists in 15 minutes, happened when the Celtics were leading 51-49. Some are saying that his ejection dampened what could have been a potential Finals preview. The Spurs swept the season series against the Celtics. De'Aaron Fox contributed 25 points, while Stephon Castle added 18 for San Antonio.
