NBA · Final

Celtics Defeat Suns in Convincing Fashion

Boston Celtics38-19

Phoenix Suns33-26

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center

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Quick answers

Who won Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns?

Boston Celtics beat Phoenix Suns 97-81 at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

The Boston Celtics secured a decisive victory over the Phoenix Suns, winning 97-81 at the Mortgage Matchup Center. This match marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Boston now leading the series 2-0. The Celtics have demonstrated strong form recently, boasting an away record of 38-19 compared to the Suns' home record of 33-26.

In terms of recent performance, the Suns have struggled, finishing their last ten games with a record of 4-6 and currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 106.2 points scored while allowing 113.5 points during this stretch. Their most recent game saw them lose to the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 77-92, further highlighting their difficulties at home where they have a record of 3-5 in their last eight games.

Conversely, the Celtics have been on a roll, winning eight of their last ten games and currently riding a three-game winning streak. They averaged 109.2 points scored and allowed only 99.3 points during this period. Their last outing was a commanding victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, where they won 111-89. The Celtics have also performed well on the road, maintaining a perfect away record in their last four games.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Suns have not fared well against the Celtics in their previous encounters, losing both games last season. In their most recent meeting on April 4, 2025, the Suns fell to the Celtics with a score of 103-123.

Injury concerns have also affected both teams. The Suns had CJ Huntley and Mark Williams listed as day-to-day due to hamstring and foot issues, respectively. The Celtics were dealing with a similar situation, as star player Jayson Tatum was also day-to-day with a knee injury.

According to DraftKings, the Celtics were favored to win by a spread of 5.5 points, with a moneyline of -218, while the Suns were at +180. The total points for the game was set at 207.5, with the over at -108 and the under at -112.

The conditions for the game were typical for a February evening, with both teams facing the usual challenges of fatigue and travel. Fans watching the game were treated to a mix of scoring plays, including Amir Coffey's 18-foot pullup jump shot and Koby Brea's three-point jumper that showcased the Celtics' offensive prowess.

The final score of 97-81 reflects the Celtics' dominance throughout the game, further solidifying their position as a top contender in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -5.5	207.5 o -108 / u -112	Boston Celtics -218 · Phoenix Suns +180

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Injury report

CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsCollin Gillespie15Phoenix Suns
AssistsOso Ighodaro5Phoenix Suns
ReboundsRyan Dunn6Phoenix Suns
PointsDerrick White22Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White8Boston Celtics
ReboundsNeemias Queta13Boston Celtics

Recent form

Phoenix Suns

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1106.2 scored · 113.5 allowed per game3-5 at home

L77-92vs Portland Trail BlazersFeb 23
W113-110vs Orlando MagicFeb 21
L94-121at San Antonio SpursFeb 20
L109-136vs Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 12
W120-111vs Dallas MavericksFeb 11
L103-109vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 8
L97-101vs Golden State WarriorsFeb 6
W130-125at Portland Trail BlazersFeb 4
L93-117vs LA ClippersFeb 2
W126-113vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 31

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 8-2Streak W3109.2 scored · 99.3 allowed per game4-0 away

W111-89at Los Angeles LakersFeb 22
W121-110at Golden State WarriorsFeb 20
W124-105vs Chicago BullsFeb 12
L89-111vs New York KnicksFeb 8
W98-96vs Miami HeatFeb 7
W114-93at Houston RocketsFeb 5
W110-100at Dallas MavericksFeb 4
W107-79vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 1
W112-93vs Sacramento KingsJan 31
L106-117vs Atlanta HawksJan 29

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	Phoenix Suns
Field goals	38-95	29-79
Field goal %	40	37
Three-pointers	13-47	12-36
Three-point %	28	33
Free throws	8-9	11-13
Free throw %	89	85
Rebounds	61	34
Offensive rebounds	22	9
Defensive rebounds	39	25
Assists	24	18
Steals	4	4
Blocks	7	5
Turnovers	8	8
Team turnovers	3	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	13
Fast-break points	11	7
Points in the paint	38	20
Fouls	13	16
Largest lead	28	11
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	63	33

How the scoring went

2nd Quarter48-46Jalen Green makes driving layup (Mark Williams assists)
2nd Quarter50-46Neemias Queta makes 1-foot dunk
3rd Quarter53-46Sam Hauser makes 27-foot running pullup jump shot (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter55-46Baylor Scheierman makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Neemias Queta assists)
3rd Quarter55-47Jalen Green makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter55-48Jalen Green makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter57-48Sam Hauser makes 1-foot layup (Neemias Queta assists)
3rd Quarter58-48Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter59-48Neemias Queta makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter61-48Neemias Queta makes 5-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter61-50Mark Williams makes two point shot
3rd Quarter64-50Sam Hauser makes 22-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter64-52Jalen Green makes driving layup
3rd Quarter67-52Sam Hauser makes 29-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter69-52Sam Hauser makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter71-52Baylor Scheierman makes layup (Nikola Vucevic assists)
3rd Quarter73-52Nikola Vucevic makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
3rd Quarter75-52Hugo Gonzalez makes running layup
3rd Quarter78-52Ron Harper Jr. makes 24-foot running jump shot (Derrick White assists)
3rd Quarter80-52Nikola Vucevic makes tip shot
3rd Quarter80-55Collin Gillespie makes 25-foot three pointer (Oso Ighodaro assists)
3rd Quarter80-57Oso Ighodaro makes 9-foot layup (Grayson Allen assists)
4th Quarter80-59Oso Ighodaro makes dunk (Collin Gillespie assists)
4th Quarter80-61Collin Gillespie makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter80-64Grayson Allen makes 25-foot three pointer (Oso Ighodaro assists)
4th Quarter80-65Grayson Allen makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter80-66Grayson Allen makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter82-66Derrick White makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter82-68Collin Gillespie makes 19-foot fade away jump shot (Royce O'Neale assists)
4th Quarter85-68Ron Harper Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Baylor Scheierman assists)
4th Quarter87-68Derrick White makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter90-68Baylor Scheierman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter90-70Amir Coffey makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter92-70Baylor Scheierman makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-70Payton Pritchard makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-73Koby Brea makes 23-foot three point jumper (Amir Coffey assists)
4th Quarter97-73Luka Garza makes 28-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter97-75Khaman Maluach makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Jamaree Bouyea assists)
4th Quarter97-78Ryan Dunn makes 22-foot three point jumper (Koby Brea assists)
4th Quarter97-81Khaman Maluach makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamaree Bouyea assists)