The San Antonio Spurs (43 - 25) are hitting their stride at the right time, winning for the ninth time in 11 games in their defeat of the Boston Celtics (30 - 38), 101 - 89. Marcus Smart was assessed a flagrant foul 2 and ejected for punching Matt Bonner. He's subject to additional discipline for striking Bonner in the groin area. Kawhi Leonard will not stop pilfering unsuspecting offensive players, adding three steals to keep his yearly average at 2 per game, tied with Russell Westbrook for most in the league. Aron Baynes returned to the rotation after missing two games with a rib contusion. He chipped in four points and five rebounds as a reserve. Tim Duncan was rested the final 17 minutes as the Spurs pulled away. He ended with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 20 minutes. Even though Danny Green shot 2 - of - 10 from the field, he added 10 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. He’s the only two players averaging at least one steal, one block, and two three - pointers per game. The Celtics lost their second straight contest, and before the night’s over, they could fall a half game out of the playoff format if the Charlotte Hornets defeat the Sacramento Kings. Jae Crowder replaced Tyler Zeller in the second half starting lineup, accumulating 14 points on 5 - of - 14 shooting in 32 minutes. Before getting tossed, Marcus Smart scored 10 points and notched four assists in 23 minutes. Off the bench, Jonas Jerebko grabbed a team - high 12 rebounds. Brandon Bass and Kelly Olynyk didn’t participate in the fourth quarter with the Spurs up 21 points entering the final period. The Spurs launch a two - game road trip Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday before turning around for another road game.
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