Brown and White combined for 56 points but couldn't save the team; Vembanyama scored 21 with 6 rebounds; Celtics had only 4 free throws all game and narrowly lost to the Spurs.

On January 11th, in the 25-26 NBA regular season, the Spurs narrowly defeated the Celtics 100-95. The Celtics managed just 4 free throw opportunities, while the Spurs attempted 20 free throws in total.

Statistical Summary

Celtics: Brown scored 27 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists; White contributed 29 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks; Garza added 11 points and 6 rebounds; Sherman scored 10 points.

Spurs: Vembanyama posted 21 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 blocks; Fox recorded 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists; Champagnie had 12 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists; Johnson contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Game Progression

Fox started hot leading the Spurs to a 7-2 run, but the Celtics quickly responded with Brown and Kuta hitting shots to spark a 12-0 run that flipped the momentum. Then, the Celtics' outside shooting opened up with consecutive three-pointers, including Brown hitting a three over Vembanyama. At the end of the quarter, the Spurs mounted a comeback to close the gap, trailing by 5 points after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Celtics tried to extend their lead again, but the Spurs showed resilience and kept the score close. When Fox scored on a layup, the Spurs were down 47-48. Brown then made two consecutive baskets to help the Celtics regain control. At halftime, the Celtics led 55-50 over the Spurs.

After the break, the game mirrored the first half with the Celtics trying to build a lead, but the Spurs stayed close. After Vembanyama completed a three-point play, the score was tied at 64-64. The teams’ key guards battled directly; Brown hit multiple threes, while Fox kept scoring consistently. By the end of the third quarter, the Celtics held only a 2-point lead, making the outcome highly uncertain. In the final quarter, the Spurs went on a scoring run to take the lead, but the Celtics quickly answered with three-pointers. In the closing moments, the game remained tight, tied at 93-93 after Brown’s layup. At the end, the Spurs scored 4 straight points; White made free throws, but Vembanyama’s clutch basket sealed the win for the Spurs.

Starting Lineups

Celtics: Brown, White, Gonzalez, Kuta, Pritchard

Spurs: Fox, Barnes, Champagnie, Castle, Cornette