Celtics vs Suns: A Western Showdown
In a battle of East meets West, the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns will face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Tuesday night. The Celtics, who have been on a tear lately, will be looking to extend their winning streak to four games, while the Suns will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets.
"The Celtics are coming into this game with a lot of momentum," said ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy. "They've been playing great basketball on both ends of the floor, and they're going to be a tough matchup for the Suns."
"The Suns are a very talented team, but they've been struggling lately," Van Gundy added. "They're going to need to play their best game of the season if they want to beat the Celtics."
Key Matchups
One of the key matchups in this game will be between Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Suns guard Devin Booker. Tatum has been averaging 27.4 points per game this season, while Booker has been averaging 25.9 points per game.
Another key matchup will be between Celtics center Robert Williams III and Suns center Deandre Ayton. Williams has been a force on the defensive end for the Celtics this season, while Ayton has been a consistent scorer and rebounder for the Suns.
Prediction
This is a tough game to predict, but I think the Celtics will ultimately win. They're playing with a lot of confidence right now, and they have a lot of experience in big games. The Suns are a dangerous team, but I think the Celtics will be too much for them on this night.