TV, injury report for February 24
The Suns, who just like the Celtics have been one of many league’s greatest surprises, are out of the blue slumping. After profitable three in a row to maneuver to 30-19 on the finish of January, Phoenix has misplaced six of its final 9.
It hasn’t helped that the Suns have been lacking their two high scorers. Phoenix will once more be with out Devin Booker (hip) and Dillon Brooks (hand) on Tuesday.
The Suns may also be with out Haywood Highsmith (knee) and Jordan Goodwin (calf). Grayson Allen (ankle) is questionable to play.
A matchup with the shorthanded Suns could also be a chance for Boston to relaxation Jaylen Brown, who’s listed as questionable with a proper knee contusion. Tuesday’s sport is the primary of a back-to-back for the Celtics, who will head straight to Denver for a Wednesday evening matchup with the Nuggets.
Tip-off Tuesday is ready for 9 pm in Phoenix and can air on NBC Sports Boston. Here’s a preview.
When: Tuesday, 9 pm
Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
TV, radio: NBCSB, WBZ-FM 98.5
Line: Boston -6.5. O/U: 207.0.
CELTICS
Season report: 37-19. vs. unfold: 32-24. Over/underneath: 21-35
Last 10 video games: 8-2. vs. unfold: 7-3. Over/underneath: 2-8
SUNS
Season report: 33-25. vs. unfold: 35-21, 2 pushes. Over/underneath: 25-33
Last 10 video games: 4-6. vs. unfold: 3-6, 1 push. Over/underneath: 6-4
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per sport: Boston 115.3, Phoenix 112.6
Points allowed per sport: Boston 108.0, Phoenix 111.6
Field purpose share: Boston .468, Phoenix .454
Opponent subject purpose share: Boston .443, Phoenix .470
3-point share: Boston .364, Phoenix .359
Opponent 3-point share: Boston .360, Phoenix .344
Stat of the day: The Celtics are a season-high 18 video games above .500.
Notes: The Suns, who’ve struggled to search out offense largely due to accidents to high scorers Booker (24.7) and Brooks (20.9), have misplaced six of 9 and enter after a 92-77 house loss to Portland on Sunday, their lowest level whole since 2017 which was additionally a loss to the Blazers. … “This is not just a one-night thing,” Suns coach Jordan Ott mentioned. “Think this has been a piece to us for the last handful of games, We’ve struggled to score for an extended period of time. Shot quality has not been good. So, continue to try to figure it out.” … Jaylen Brown had 32 factors, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and three steals in opposition to the Lakers. He’s averaging 29.2 factors, 7.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists — all profession highs — and getting some MVP buzz. “This whole MVP thing, I don’t understand why his name is not getting talked about someone as well,” mentioned Lakers star LeBron James. “They’re playing great basketball, and it’s because of him and the rest of those guys. He’s taken that next step.”
Amin Touri might be reached at amin.touri@globe.com.
