Based on the Marcus Smart calendar, the Celtics had never beaten the San Antonio Spurs.
Eleven straight losses, including each of the last six seasons in the Garden, dating back to March 31, 2011. Safe to say the unsavory streak was on the mind of the Celtics guard when he talked to Kyrie Irving before last night’s game.
“I had no idea until the beginning of the game (when) Marcus told me that he hadn’t beaten the Spurs,” said Irving. “I’m glad we got that out of the way.”
This was by no means a complete San Antonio team, with Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker both rehabbing quad injuries, and Manu Ginobili getting an early rest.