The big picture

Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Boston Celtics are 4th. Boston Celtics are the side higher up the table.

Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.

Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.

Form

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.

Head to head

These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Phoenix Suns 23, Boston Celtics 26.

Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 120–112 at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics have won the last six against Phoenix Suns.

Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 30 points in 2024-25 (132–102).

Players to watch

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.