'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The Boston Celtics will lock horns with the San Antonio Spurs in an exciting regular-season game at the AT&T Center on Friday.
After a run of three consecutive wins, the Celtics were handed a heavy defeat by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. James Harden and Kevin Durant combined for 41 points to lead the Nets to a 123-104 win on the night. It was the Celtics' ninth loss of the season. The team will be focused on getting back to winning ways by putting up a great performance against the Spurs on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Spurs are coming off another disappointing loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Trae Young scored 31 points and secured 11 assists to help the Hawks to a 124-106 win on the night. San Antonio has put up some incredible performances but hasn't been able to convert them into victories. They will be hoping to change that when they take the floor at home against the Celtics.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Celtics have reported Robert Williams III to be out for this game due to illness. After starting against the Nets, Jaylen Brown is once again listed as questionable in the injury report. Josh Richardson's status has been updated as doubtful for the game due to illness. Sam Hauser and Brodric Thomas will also be out as they have G-League commitments.
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The Spurs have listed Doug McDermott and Devin Vassell as questionable for the game. Center Zach Collins has been ruled out due to a left ankle stress fracture. Spurs' two-way players Devontae Cacock, Joshua Primo and Joe Wieskamp will also be out of the game due to G-League commitments.
Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs: Predicted Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics
The Celtics gave Jaylen Brown a chance to start in the game against the Nets. However, he is listed in the injury report. If he does not play against the Spurs, the team will give Marcus Smart and Dennis Schroder a chance to partner in the backcourt. Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams will keep their positions in the frontcourt, while Al Horford starts at center in this game.
San Antonio Spurs
Dejounte Murray and Derrick White will start in the backcourt. The young duo have been splendid and will hope to put up a big performance on Friday. Keldon Johnson and Keita Bates-Diop will start in the frontcourt for the Spurs, while Jakob Poeltl takes position at center.
Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs: Predicted Starting 5s
Boston Celtics
Point Guard - Dennis Schroder, Shooting Guard - Marcus Smart, Small Forward - Jayson Tatum, Power Forward - Grant Williams, Center - Al Horford
San Antonio Spurs
Point Guard - Dejounte Murray, Shooting Guard - Derrick White, Small Forward - Keldon Johnson, Power Forward - Keita Bates-Diop, Center - Jakob Poeltl
Guess the Lakers players!
