BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and Jayson Tatum scored 21 in his fifth game back from an Achilles tendon injury to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.

KD RETURNS TO PHOENIX: Kevin Durant returns to Phoenix tonight as the Houston Rockets seek their seventh straight win – and 50th of the season – when they face the Suns at 8pm/pt on NBC and Peacock. Behind Durant, the Rockets own the NBA’s top offensive rating during their… https://t.co/8HmS1O3z1S pic.twitter.com/4lcdGDs3CF

The Boston Celtics quickly realized they had their hands full with the Phoenix Suns squad that has, as the Celtics have, exceeded expectations this season.

The Celtics host the Phoenix Suns for the 2nd, and final, game between them this season.

Devin Booker scored 23 straight points against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, where he previously scored a career-high 70 points.

The Phoenix Suns fell to the Boston Celtics in a close Monday night battle at TD Garden, 120-112. Still down starters Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks due to injury, Phoenix's small ball lineup ultimately wasn't enough. Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 41 ...

Last Updated: March 16th, 2026 at 8:26 PM (CST) Today in Boston Celtics history, Celtics fans saw Devin Booker put up a career-high 70 points.

Preview: Hornets vs. Celtics in a vital Eastern clash in Boston, vying for key playoff spots. Donnie and Joe preview the action on Tuesday in the NBA.

The season is coming to a close, with weeks left in the season, and with both teams being hot, bettors could win a lot of money with the Phoenix Suns taking on the Boston Celtics. Boston has been playing well, winning three of five games, including a ...