Wembanyama leads Spurs past Celtics 100-95 in Boston

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a gritty 100-95 road victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 10, 2026, in a regular season showdown that showcased Victor Wembanyama’s two-way brilliance — 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks in just 26 minutes — as San Antonio silenced a hostile Boston crowd and handed the Celtics a painful home defeat.

San Antonio seizes control: How the Spurs built and held their lead

San Antonio set the tone early, establishing physicality in the paint and forcing Boston into uncomfortable mid-range looks. Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson combined to apply relentless pressure on both ends of the floor, while De’Aaron Fox ran the offense with efficiency in the opening half. The Celtics leaned heavily on Jaylen Brown — who would finish with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists — and Derrick White, who erupted for 29 points on 5-of-17 from three, but their efforts struggled to overcome the collective effort San Antonio brought to the parquet.

The third quarter proved pivotal. The Celtics mounted pressure and threatened to flip the game’s momentum, with White and Brown combining for several tough buckets to keep Boston within striking distance. Yet every time the Celtics inched closer, the Spurs answered. Julian Champagnie was a quiet force throughout, posting a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds while finishing at +14, providing San Antonio with a crucial rebounding edge that denied Boston second-chance opportunities.

Down the stretch, the Spurs held their nerve. The n°1 pick of the 2023 draft was everywhere defensively, and his +15 plus/minus — the best on the floor for either team — reflected just how much the contest swung in San Antonio’s favor when he was active. Fox matched Wembanyama with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, affirming the partnership forming between the two stars.

Champagnie’s double-double and Fox’s playmaking seal Boston’s fate

Two sequences stood out as defining moments. First, a mid-fourth-quarter stretch where the French phenomenon rejected a driving Jaylen Brown attempt and immediately triggered a fast break at the other end — a sequence that embodied the Spurs’ defensive identity. Second, Champagnie’s back-to-back offensive rebounds in the closing minutes neutralized Boston’s final push, preserving the five-point margin. Luka Garza contributed 11 points off the bench for the Celtics, but his -14 plus/minus underscored how the Spurs dominated when matchups favored them.

Wembanyama’s efficiency with a restricted minutes load

Victor Wembanyama delivered one of his most efficient performances of the young season. In only 26 minutes, the pivot des Spurs converted 8-of-17 from the field, went a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, and anchored the interior defensively with 3 blocks. His scoring line:

• 21 points (8/17 FG, 1/4 3PT, 4/4 FT)
• 6 rebounds
• 3 blocks
• +15 plus/minus

A Spurs roster building collective identity on the road

Beyond the star performances, this win illustrated the depth San Antonio is quietly building. Stephon Castle struggled from the field (3-of-16) but contributed 5 assists and 2 steals, keeping his playmaking presence alive even on an off-shooting night. Johnson’s 18 points and 10 rebounds provided a vital third scoring option, and Champagnie’s rebounding dominance (13 boards) addressed a historical weakness for this team on the road.

Eyes on the next challenge as the Spurs push forward

With this emphatic statement win in Boston, San Antonio strengthens its footing in the Western Conference standings. According to heavy.com, Wembanyama offered a generous postgame acknowledgment toward the Celtics organization following the final buzzer. The Spurs will look to build on this momentum as the regular season intensifies — their ability to win on the road against one of the East’s premier franchises signals that this group is no longer simply developing, but genuinely competing.