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The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 120–112 on March 16 at TD Garden, staying under the Vegas total of 216.5 in a defensive battle. Jayson Brown led Boston with 41 points on efficient shooting, while Devin Booker matched that output with 40 for Phoenix, but the Celtics' depth proved decisive—Jayson Tatum added 21 points to complement Brown's scoring load. Boston shot 48.8 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers, posting a 122.6 offensive rating despite 13 turnovers, while their 115.8 defensive rating held Phoenix to 44.6 percent shooting and just 13 three-pointers. The Celtics controlled the second quarter (34 points) to establish separation, and though the Suns trimmed the margin in the fourth, Boston's balanced attack—31 assists on 120 points—proved too much to overcome. With this win, Boston reinforces its Eastern Conference standing and demonstrates resilience against a perennial West contender.
