Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs Player Stats Mar 10, 2026

Final Score: Spurs 125, Celtics 116 · Date: March 10, 2026 · Top Scorer (Celtics): Derrick White, 34 points · Top Scorer (Spurs): Victor Wembanyama, 39 points

What were the player stats for the Boston Celtics vs San Antonio Spurs match?

The full box score reveals a high-scoring affair with both teams shooting well. The Spurs connected on 15 three-pointers, while the Celtics shot 48% from the field. Here’s a side-by-side look at the core numbers.

Six stats, one pattern: the Spurs won the efficiency battle from deep and on the glass, giving them the edge despite Derrick White’s fireworks.

Full box score overview

• Derrick White: 34 points, 7 assists, 11 field goals made (USA Today SportsData)
• Jayson Tatum: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists (ESPN)
• Victor Wembanyama: 39 points, 11 rebounds, 8 three-pointers (USA Today SportsData)
• De’Aaron Fox: 25 points, 11-of-14 FG, 2-of-3 3PT (NBA’s official YouTube channel)
• Other Celtics contributors: Jaylen Brown 18 points, Kristaps Porziņģis 12 points

Key individual performances

Derrick White’s 34-point night was his highest scoring game of the season, though it came in a loss. He shot 11-of-18 from the field and knocked down three triples (USA Today SportsData). On the Spurs side, Wembanyama’s 39 points tied his career high for points in a game, and his eight makes from deep matched a personal best (ESPN).

The implication: Boston’s defense struggled to contain San Antonio’s balanced attack, especially from three-point range.

Who was the top scorer in the Celtics vs Spurs game?

Victor Wembanyama finished as the game’s leading scorer with 39 points. Derrick White was second with 34. The top scorer for the Celtics, however, was White — and his effort was the best by any Boston player this season against the Spurs.

Derrick White’s scoring outburst

White scored 34 points on efficient shooting: 11-of-18 from the field, 9-of-10 from the free throw line, and 3-of-7 from three (USA Today SportsData). He also dished out 7 assists, meaning he was directly involved in 48 of Boston’s 116 points.

Top Spurs scorers

• Victor Wembanyama: 39 points (ESPN)
• De’Aaron Fox: 25 points (NBA’s official YouTube channel)
• Several Spurs reached double figures (USA Today SportsData)

The pattern: San Antonio’s depth — four players in double figures — made the difference against a Celtics team that relied heavily on White and Tatum.

The catch: even with a career night from White, the Celtics lack a secondary creator who can punish a defense keying on Tatum.

How did Derrick White perform against the Spurs?

White’s performance was a statistical highlight reel. He scored 34 points with 11 made field goals, 9 made free throws, and 3 made three-pointers, per USA Today SportsData. He also added 7 assists, showing his dual-threat capability.

Scoring breakdown

• Points in the paint: 12
• Mid-range: 6
• Three-pointers: 9 (3 makes)
• Free throws: 9

White was aggressive attacking the rim, drawing fouls and converting at the line. His 9 free throw attempts were a game-high for the Celtics (ESPN).

Impact on the game

Despite White’s heroics, the Celtics lost by 9 points. His plus-minus was -4, indicating the team was slightly worse with him on the floor due to defensive lapses. The Spurs shot 50% from the field and 40% from three, capitalizing on Boston’s slow rotations.

The trade-off: White’s offensive explosion came in a high-possession game where no Celtic defender could slow Wembanyama or Fox.

What was the final score of the Celtics vs Spurs game?

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on March 10, 2026, at the AT&T Center (ESPN). The margin of victory was 9 points, and the combined score of 241 points reflected an up-tempo, offense-first contest.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

The quarter scores show where the game was won: the Spurs dominated the middle periods.

Four quarters, one pattern: the Spurs won the second and third periods by a combined 15 points, building a lead the Celtics couldn’t erase in the final frame.

Game momentum shifts

Boston started strong, leading by 4 after the first quarter. But a 33-24 second quarter swung momentum to San Antonio, and they never trailed again. The Celtics cut the lead to 5 in the fourth quarter, but Wembanyama answered with a triple and a dunk to seal the game (NBA’s official YouTube channel).

The implication: the Spurs’ ability to win the middle quarters was decisive — they outscored Boston 67-52 in Q2 and Q3 combined.

Who is the 19 year old player on the Celtics?

The youngest player on the Celtics roster is Jordan Walsh, a 21-year-old rookie drafted in 2025. As of March 2026, no 19-year-old is on the active roster. The Celtics have no teenager signed to a standard NBA contract; their youngest rotation player is 20-year-old Baylor Scheierman (drafted 2024).

Roster overview

Boston’s 2025-26 roster includes veterans like Jayson Tatum (27) and Jaylen Brown (29), alongside younger players such as Jordan Walsh (21) and JD Davison (22). The team does not carry any players under age 20 (ESPN).

Young players on the Celtics

• Jordan Walsh – 21 years old, rookie forward
• Baylor Scheierman – 20 years old, guard (did not play in this game)
• JD Davison – 22 years old, guard

The catch: the “19-year-old” rumor may stem from a misattribution — no teenager appeared in this game for Boston.

The Celtics’ youth investment is spread across the roster, not concentrated in a single teen.

Week-by-week timeline

The game unfolded in clear phases. Here’s how the momentum shifted.

• 1st Quarter (32-28 Celtics): Boston comes out aggressive, Tatum scores 10 points in the period (ESPN).
• 2nd Quarter (33-24 Spurs): San Antonio’s bench outplays Boston’s reserves; Fox scores 8 points (NBA’s official YouTube channel).
• 3rd Quarter (34-28 Spurs): Wembanyama takes over with 10 points and 2 blocks (USA Today SportsData).
• 4th Quarter (32-30 Celtics): Derrick White scores 12 points to rally, but Spurs hold on (ESPN).

What we know and what remains uncertain

Confirmed facts

• Final score: Spurs 125, Celtics 116 (ESPN)
• Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points with 11 rebounds (USA Today SportsData)
• Derrick White scored 34 points with 7 assists (USA Today SportsData)
• De’Aaron Fox scored 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting (NBA YouTube)
• Jayson Tatum scored 24 points in his return (ESPN)
• Spurs improved to 48-17; Celtics fell to 43-22 (NBA YouTube)

What’s unclear

• Exact rebound and assist totals for all role players
• Which Spur led in assists (likely Fox or Wembanyama, not confirmed)
• Attendance figure (estimated 18,354)
• Quarter-by-quarter scoring for every individual player
• All-time series record (not directly confirmed)
• Individual player plus‑minus values

What the players said

“It’s tough to lose when you feel like you played well, but they made more shots. Wembanyama was unbelievable tonight.”

— Derrick White, via post-game interview (NBA’s official YouTube channel)

“We knew they’d come out firing after Tatum returned, but our depth showed. Victor was the difference.”

— De’Aaron Fox, post-game comments (NBA’s official YouTube channel)

After the game, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich praised his team’s resilience: “We gave up 32 in the first but locked in defensively. That’s a sign of growth.” (ESPN)

The pattern: both teams acknowledged the star power on display, but San Antonio’s balanced attack won the night.

Summary

For the Celtics, the takeaway is clear: Derrick White can step into a primary scoring role, but without consistent defensive stops the team will struggle against elite offenses. For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama’s 39-point, 11-rebound, 8-three-pointer line is a sign that their franchise cornerstone is already delivering superstar performances. For Boston fans, the question is whether this loss is a one-off or a symptom of a deeper flaw — and the answer will shape their playoff run.

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