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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 24: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics will be in San Antonio to take on the Spurs.
They are coming off a 109-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in Ohio.
Payton Pritchard finished the victory with 18 points, three rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 7/12 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 63 games.
Celtics Announce Key Player Could Miss Spurs Game
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Head Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
For the game against the Spurs, the Celtics could be without Pritchard.
He listed as questionable on the injury report.
Daniel Donabedian of ClutchPoints wrote: “The Celtics announced that Payton Pritchard is QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow’s game vs. the Spurs due to a neck spasm.
Nikola Vucevic is still OUT.
Jayson Tatum still has no injury designation and will be available.”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics warms ups prior to their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Pritchard is in the middle of another solid season for Boston.
The former Oregon star is averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.2% from three-point range in 63 games.
Boston Celtics This Season
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 2: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in the third quarter of a game at TD Garden on December 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Many had thought the Celtics would take a gap year with the injury to Jayson Tatum.
Instead, Tatum returned to a team that is the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-21 record in 64 games.
They have won two in a row (and eight out of their last ten).
GettySALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – DECEMBER 30: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on before a game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on December 30, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
On the road, the Celtics have gone 22-11 in 33 games played outside of Boston.
Following the Spurs, they will play their next game on Thursday when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After winning the 2024 title, the Celtics lost in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 17: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
San Antonio Spurs Rolling
The Spurs come into play as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 47-17 record in 64 games.
They have won four games in a row (and nine out of their last ten).
Following the Celtics, the Spurs will play their next game on Thursday when they remain at home to host the Denver Nuggets