- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: Peacock
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On Monday, TD Garden will host the Boston Celtics (44-23) as they challenge the Phoenix Suns (39-28).
The Suns faced the Raptors in their latest game, suffering a defeat with a score of 122-115. In terms of fouls, the Suns recorded 21, while Toronto had 27 personal fouls. Phoenix made 14 of 27 from three-point range. Conversely, the Raptors achieved an 80.0% success rate at the free-throw line, converting 16 of 20 attempts. Toronto collected 44 rebounds (8 offensive, 36 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks. They also posted 25 assists and captured 6 steals. Defensively, the Suns allowed their opponents to shoot 53.5% from the field, permitting 46 out of 86 attempts. Phoenix tallied 20 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. In terms of rebounding, they fetched a total of 34, including 6 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, the Suns converted 21 out of 30 attempts, translating to a 70.0% success rate. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 47.5% (38 out of 80) and nailed 18 of their 42 attempts from beyond the arc.
Jalen Green played a vital role in the recent game, scoring 34 points on 13 of 25 shooting. He logged 35 minutes and contributed 5 rebounds, finishing the contest with a shooting percentage of 52.0% from the floor alongside 4 assists.
Phoenix enters this matchup with a record of 39-28 for the season. The team averages 14.7 turnovers per game and commits 20.8 fouls per night. Collectively, the Suns grab 43.1 rebounds per game and have amassed 1,652 assists for the season, ranking 26th in the league for assists. The Suns are hitting 36.3% from three-point territory (998 out of 2,747) and 78.7% from the free-throw line. They average 112.5 points per game (26th in the league), shooting 45.5% overall.
On defense, Phoenix forces opponents into 16.3 turnovers per game while committing 18.7 fouls. The Suns rank 4th in giving up assists, with 1,648 allowed this season. Defensively, they permit a field goal percentage of 47.0% (2,695 of 5,740) and give up 44.0 rebounds per contest. Opponents shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc, and the Suns stand 6th in the league for points allowed per game (111.2).
In their last outing, the Celtics emerged victorious against the Wizards, winning 111-100. They secured 36 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive boards for a total of 55. The team turned the ball over 15 times while recording 8 steals. The Wizards committed 18 fouls, giving the Celtics 19 free-throw attempts, making 17 for a conversion rate of 89.5%. From three-point range, Boston sank 12 out of 46 attempts (26.1%), finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 44.1% (41 out of 93). Boston allowed the Wizards to make 37 of their 84 shots from the floor, equating to a shooting percentage of 44.0%. The Celtics ended up shooting 38.5% from three-point range (15 of 39) and completed 11 of 17 from the charity stripe (64.7%). In terms of rebounding, Boston conceded 38 total rebounds to Washington (9 offensive).
Neemias Queta played a significant part in the game for the Celtics, scoring 24 points in 31 minutes and providing 3 assists. He had an impressive field goal rate of 84.6%, making 11 of 13 shots, along with 10 rebounds.
Boston holds a record of 44-23 so far this season. The Celtics average 19.2 fouls per game and boast an 80.0% free-throw shooting percentage. They average 24.5 assists per game (28th in the league) and turn the ball over 12.2 times per game. The Celtics have scored a total of 7,654 points this season (averaging 114.2 per game) and pull down 46.4 rebounds on average. Offensively, they shoot 46.4% from the field, ranking 21st in the NBA.
Defensively, Boston is leading the league in points allowed per game at 107.0. They force 12.7 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 44.1% from the field (3rd in the NBA). The Boston defense permits 36.0% shooting from three-point range (941 of 2,616), while opponents convert 77.5% of their free throw attempts. They allow 24.8 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 6th in both categories.
What’s your parlay prediction for tonight?
Recommendation: Bet on Boston and the under for total points
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