January 11th - The Spurs defeated the Celtics 100-95 . In terms of statistics, the Spurs' Wahlbanama and Fox both scored 21 points, while White had a game-high 29 points and 9 rebounds for the Celtics .

In the first quarter, the Celtics, led by Brown's consecutive scores, not only tied the game but also briefly took a 9- point lead. Towards the end of the quarter, the Spurs narrowed the gap, and the Celtics led 26-21 at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, White scored 15 points and hit multiple three-pointers, becoming key to the Celtics maintaining their lead. The Spurs, however, relied on the inside-outside combination of Wernbanama and Fox to keep the score close. At halftime, the Celtics continued to lead 55-50 .

After switching sides, the Celtics maintained a slight lead thanks to their teamwork and rebounding advantage. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics led the Spurs 75-73 . In the final quarter, the Celtics once extended their lead to 89-84 , but the Spurs subsequently rallied to take the lead through excellent teamwork. In the crucial moments, the Spurs' defense successfully limited the opponent's offense, maintaining their advantage until the final buzzer. Ultimately, the Spurs defeated the Celtics 100-95.

Spurs player statistics

Wimbledon and Yamaba had 21 points , 6 rebounds, and 1 assist; Fox had 21 points , 9 rebounds , and 6 assists ; Johnson had 18 points , 10 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Champagne had 12 points , 13 rebounds , and 3 assists; Castle had 9 points , 2 rebounds , and 5 assists; Barnes had 6 points , 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Harper had 5 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; and Kornet had 5 points , 7 rebounds , and 1 assist .

Celtics player statistics

White had 29 points, 9 rebounds , and 3 assists; Brown had 27 points, 8 rebounds , and 7 assists ; Garza had 11 points and 6 rebounds; Shaiman had 10 points and 2 rebounds; Kelta had 9 points, 13 rebounds , and 2 assists; Simmons had 5 points , 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Pritchard had 4 points, 5 rebounds , and 4 assists ; Walsh had 3 rebounds; Gonzalez had 4 rebounds and 3 assists .