Spurs top Celtics in close road encounter, 121-116.

Back from injury, Brandon Ingram came out rusty as the Spurs fell behind. B.I. would have a second half surge that culminated in hitting a clutch jumper to give San Antonio the final lead it needed to come out on top. This win came against a tough effort by the Boston Celtics, who may pose a challenge out of the eastern conference if the twice-Eastern Conference best Philly 76ers ever fall from recent dominance. Ingram finished with 22 points (8-19 FG%)

The first half was the Andre Drummond story, who had a stat line of 23 points & 14 rebounds with 2 blocks. Evan Fournier has also been a bright spot for the Spurs so far this season, stepping up with Ingram & Murray out, for 17 points. VanVleet had 15 points, with 12 coming from KCP.

Boston had a 7-PT advantage at one period, with the Spurs leading by 11 at most. Kemba Walker had 25 points, missing a clutch 3PT attempt late. Jaylen Brown had a strong 23 points with 3 steals. Jayson Tatum had a chilly night of 16 points, 6 rebounds & 8 assists on a 5-15 stroke. Tristan Thompson had a double-double of 14 points, 14 boards.