The Celtics are back home after a tough loss in Milwaukee. They are hosting the Phoenix Suns, who are coming off a 23 point win to sweep the Knicks in New York. This is the 2nd and final game between these two teams this season. The Celtics beat the Suns 99-85 on November 18 in Phoenix. Ricky Rubio and Deandre Ayton both missed that game.
The is the 3rd game of a 3 game Eastern road trip for the Suns. They are 1-1 so far with a win over the Knicks and a loss to the Hawks.