The Boston Celtics will make the trip to the state of Arizona to face the Phoenix Suns in their home arena of Mortgage Matchup Center this Tuesday (Feb. 24) evening. In that contest, the Celtics will be looking to keep their current win streak alive. On the other side of the court, the Suns are going to be looking to secure a victory after a recent stumble at home.
We expect the Celtics to win this road game, but the Suns are not the pushovers many expected even with several players out, so this is not a game Boston can mail in, especially with a key player potentially a scratch.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 37-19 record and a three-game win streak, which has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Mar 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
The Suns are the owners of a 33-25 record, good enough for seventh place in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-89 on the road.
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) smiles while warming up before their game against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Phoenix lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 92-77 at home.
Injuries
For Boston, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable.
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) tries to knock the ball away from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
For Phoenix, Cole Anthony (not with team), Devin Booker (hip), Dillon Brooks (hand), Jordan Goodwin (calf), and Haywood Highsmith (knee) are out, and Grayson Allen (knee, ankle) is questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 14: Derrick White #9 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after the Celtics scored against the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter at TD Garden on March 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Probable starting lineups – SunsWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Phoenix Suns: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (2/24)