Suns Seek Redemption Against Celtics as Playoff Race Heats Up

Suns Seek Redemption Against Celtics as Playoff Race Heats Up

The Phoenix Suns face a crucial challenge as they continue their six-game road trip against the Boston Celtics on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. After a recent setback, losing 122-115 to the Toronto Raptors, the Suns aim to bounce back and reclaim momentum in their quest for a Western Conference playoff berth. Currently sitting seventh in the West with a record of 39-28, they trail the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves by just 1.5 games for a top-six spot. In contrast, the Celtics, holding a record of 44-23, recently avoided a three-game losing streak with a 111-100 victory over the Washington Wizards. They currently sit second in the East, trailing the Detroit Pistons by four games. The Celtics defeated the Suns 97-81 in their last encounter, extending their winning streak against Phoenix to five games. Beyond this marquee matchup, the NBA features several other intriguing games: Golden State Warriors (32-35) vs. Washington Wizards (16-50) at 7 p.m. ET San Antonio Spurs (49-18) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (34-33) at 10 p.m. ET In the NHL, the Calgary Flames (26-33-7) conclude their road trip against the Detroit Red Wings (36-23-8) at 7 p.m. ET. The Flames, struggling with a 1-3-0 record on this trip, aim to break a seven-game losing streak against the Red Wings. As for betting odds, the Celtics are 8.5-point favorites against the Suns, while the Warriors and Spurs are also favored in their respective matchups. The Red Wings are projected to win against the Flames, who have not triumphed over Detroit since the 2021-22 season. Fans can catch these games on various platforms, including NBA League Pass and ESPN+, with predictions suggesting a high-scoring affair between the Suns and Celtics.

Source: CBS Sports - 2026-03-16