Brown scored 41 points as the Celtics defeated the Suns 120-112.

2026-03-17 08:30

March 17th - The Celtics defeated the Suns 120-112. Brown exploded for 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Tatum contributed 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Suns, Booker's 40 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists weren't enough to secure a win, while Green added 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist.

The Suns started the game with an 8-0 run. However, the Celtics, led by Brown and White, rallied to close the gap, and the Suns led 32-31 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, White hit consecutive three-pointers, allowing the Celtics to take the lead. Booker and Green continued to score, keeping the score close. At halftime, the Celtics led 65-61.

After switching sides, Booker hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Suns close the gap. However, Brown and Tatum responded in multiple ways, and the Celtics maintained their lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics led 91-86 . In the final quarter, the Suns briefly took the lead, but Brown scored crucial points to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Suns 120-112 .

Suns player data

Booker 40 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Green 21 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Highsmith 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Allen 13 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Goodwin 6 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; O'Neal 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Iguodala 4 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists; Gillespie 3 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist

Celtics player statistics

Brown 41 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists; Tatum 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; White 21 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Pritchard 19 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists; Shaiman 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Kroos 5 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Garza 3 points, 3 rebounds; Hauser 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Gonzalez 1 rebound

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