Boston welcomed the Phoenix Suns, who are currently in eleventh place in the West and are sliding out of the playoff picture as the season comes to a close. After losing to Miami at home on Wednesday, the Celtics bounced back on Friday night, securing a second win in ten days over the struggling Suns, 123-103.
Kevin Durant (ankle) did not suit up for the Suns; Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis all returned to the lineup. The Celtics were rolling early with Jaylen Brown scoring two early buckets, and Kristaps hitting on his first three-pointer. Jayson Tatum got in on the scoring act also, nailing his first jump shot, as Boston jumped out to an early lead.