Boston Celtics Dominate Phoenix Suns in a Crushing 132-102 Victory
Wow, what a game! The Boston Celtics absolutely dismantled the Phoenix Suns in a wire-to-wire 132-102 blowout, snapping the Suns' four-game winning streak in a dominant fashion. This one was never really close, as the defending champs showed their firepower from the very first quarter and never let up.
The Celtics came out on fire, draining an incredible 10 three-pointers in the opening quarter alone, setting the tone for what was to come. By the final buzzer, they had hit 22-of-52 from deep, a scorching 42.3%, leaving the Suns scrambling to keep up. In contrast, Phoenix struggled from beyond the arc, making just 13-of-41 (31.7%). That shooting disparity proved to be a massive difference-maker.
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Despite the loss, Kevin Durant put up a stellar performance, finishing with 30 points on an efficient 11-of-16 shooting night. Devin Booker added a double-double with 14 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, but he had a rough night shooting, going just 4-of-13 from the field. Unfortunately for Phoenix, the supporting cast just didn't provide enough to keep them competitive.
On the other side, Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis led the charge with 30 points and eight rebounds, while Jaylen Brown followed closely with 24 points and five assists. The depth of the Celtics was on full display, with Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser all contributing double-digit points. Their collective effort was simply too much for the Suns to handle.
By halftime, the Celtics had already built a commanding 73-54 lead, largely thanks to their suffocating defense and red-hot shooting. They kept their foot on the gas in the third quarter, extending the lead to 34 points at one point. The Suns had no answer, and by the fourth quarter, both teams emptied their benches as the game was well out of reach.
This loss keeps the Suns tied with the Dallas Mavericks for the final play-in spot in the Western Conference, making their upcoming games even more critical. Meanwhile, Boston continues to assert its dominance as the team to beat, proving once again why they’re the defending champs.
Next up, the Suns hit the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Celtics look to continue their winning ways. This was a statement victory, and if Boston keeps playing like this, another deep playoff run seems inevitable.
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