Boston Celtics Vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2026: Brown’s 41 Points Lead Celtics To 120-112 Win

The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Tuesday, 17 March, with Jaylen Brown scoring 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and Jayson Tatum adding 21 in his fifth game back from an Achilles injury. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 40 points and Jalen Green added 21, but a late 8-0 run, sparked by Brown’s steal and Tatum’s layup, helped Boston turn a 111-108 deficit into a lead. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard added 21 and 19 points respectively as the Celtics scored 12 of the game’s final 13 points to seal the win.

Updated on: 17 March 2026 5:09 pm

Published at: 17 March 2026 5:09 pm

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA Basketball Game: Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, grabs a rebound against Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA Basketball: Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA 2025-26: Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to shoot against the Boston Celtics during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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NBA 2025-26: Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is surrounded on a drive to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) takes a 3-point shot over Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa

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Basketball: Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston. | Photo: AP/Charles Krupa