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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a moment for himself before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the TD Garden on March 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs will face off in Texas.

For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.

Celtics Injury Report

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)

UPDATE: Payton Pritchard has been ruled out.

The Celtics have ruled out John Tonje and Nikola Vucevic.

Payton Pritchard is questionable.

Pritchard is averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.2% from three-point range in 63 games.

Spurs Injury Report

GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 13: Head coach Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs reacts in the third quarter of a semifinal game of the Emirates NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Spurs defeated the Thunder 111-109. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

UPDATE: Lindy Waters III has been ruled out.

Meanwhile, the Spurs will be without Harrison Barnes, Harrison Ingram, David Jones Garcia and Emanuel Miller.

Lindy Waters III is questionable.

Underdog NBA wrote: “Mason Plumlee (conditioning) said he’ll be available to make Spurs debut Tuesday.”

GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 06: Mason Plumlee #45 of the San Antonio Spurs goes thru drills before their game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Frost Bank Center on March 6, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Celtics Today

The Celtics come into play as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-21 record in 64 games.

They most recently beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 109-98.

Jayson Tatum finished his second game back with 20 points, three rebounds and two assists while shooting 6/16 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

The NBA wrote: “SECOND-PLACE SHOWDOWN: The No. 2 teams in each conference square off tonight when the San Antonio Spurs host the Boston Celtics at 8pm/et on NBC and Peacock. The Spurs have won 15 of their past 16 games, while the Celtics are 14-3 over their past 17 games. When the teams met on Jan. 10 in Boston, Victor Wembanyama made two late jump shots to help the Spurs edge the Celtics 100-95.”

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics yells to a teammate during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

After the Spurs, the Celtics will continue action on Thursday when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.

They are 22-11 in 33 games on the road.

Spurs Today

GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a shot against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The Spurs are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 47-17 record in 64 games.

They are winners of four in a row (and nine out of their last ten games).

After the Celtics, the Spurs will host Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night in San Antonio.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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