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Published: 03:47 BST, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 03:47 BST, 30 March 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-111 on Saturday night.
Jrue Holiday had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists for Boston.
Seven of the eight Celtics who played scored in double figures.
Keldon Johnson had 23 points and Stephon Castle added 22 points as the Spurs lost their third straight.
The Celtics trailed for just 15 seconds early in the first quarter.
San Antonio is 8-13 since Victor Wembanyama was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder that ended his season and 4-5 since De'Aaron Fox was lost for the season with a torn tendon in his pinkie.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) fights for possession against San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio dropped the opener of a three-game homestand and the first of a back-to-back.
Jeremy Sochan added 18 points for the Spurs.
Celtics: Luke Kornet had 15 points and 16 rebounds against the undersized Spurs. Kornet was 7 for 10 from the field.
Spurs: Castle has shared or led San Antonio in scoring in eight games this season, including three of the last 12 games. Castle was 7 for 18 from the field but only 1 for 7 on 3-pointers.
Boston was 8 for 17 on 3-pointers in the first quarter in building a 36-27 lead. The Spurs to 4-for-13 shooting from behind the arc in the opening quarter.
Boston (55-19) improved its league-best road record to 31-7.
Celtics: At Memphis on Monday.
Spurs: Host Golden State on Sunday
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) shoots against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gestures to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) celebrates after a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
San Antonio Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson, right, speaks with Spurs guard Chris Paul during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) goes to the basket against San Antonio Spurs' Chris Paul (3), Devin Vassell (24) and Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)