The big picture

Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.

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

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

Form

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

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

Head to head

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

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 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).

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).

At TD Garden

Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.

What the numbers say

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