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NBA Finals Preview: Celtics Clash with Streaking Spurs

3/11/2026

Summary

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The Boston Celtics (43-21) will play the San Antonio Spurs (47-17) tonight at 8 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Both teams are currently second in their respective conferences, with the Celtics winning eight of their last ten games since Jayson Tatum's return from injury.
The Spurs are on a four-game winning streak and have won 15 of their last 16 games.
San Antonio is favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under of 221.5 points.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls won their sixth NBA championship in 1998, defeating the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Finals. Led by Michael Jordan, who averaged 33.5 points per game, the Bulls completed their second "three-peat" in eight years. This era of dominance set a competitive standard in the NBA, influencing teams like the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs in their pursuit of championships.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics (43-21) will play the San Antonio Spurs (47-17) tonight at 8 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Both teams are currently second in their respective conferences, with the Celtics winning eight of their last ten games since Jayson Tatum's return from injury.
The Spurs are on a four-game winning streak and have won 15 of their last 16 games.
San Antonio is favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under of 221.5 points.

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