Published Mar 15, 11:33am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 15, 11:33am ET
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Updated Mar 15, 11:33am ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics taking on the Phoenix Suns. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Suns pick?
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| Boston Celtics | -7.5 (-111) |
| Phoenix Suns | +7.5 (-111) |
Boston ended its recent two-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 110-100 on Saturday night.
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The Celtics led by as many as 30 points in the third quarter before Washington fought back to cut the deficit to 12 points in the fourth. But Jayson Tatum's layup and a 3-pointer by Sam Hauser helped the host team hold on down the stretch.
Boston's offense included six double-digit scorers. Neemias Queta scored a team-high 24 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Tatum added 20 points and handed out seven assists.
The Suns had won four straight, including three by double-digit margins. Unfortunately, that stretch ended with a 122-115 setback against the Toronto Raptors.
Phoenix led by six through three quarters and extended its advantage to 10 points (105-95) at the 8:12 mark in the fourth quarter. However, the Raptors closed the game on a 27-10 run to pull off the come-from-behind win.
Jalen Green and Devin Booker shouldered most of the scoring load. Green finished with 34 points, knocking down 8 of his 16 attempts from beyond the arc. Booker contributed 30 points on 10-for-20 shooting from the field and 9-of-11 from the charity stripe.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have taken the previous five meetings in this series, and boast an 8-0 record against Pacific Division opponents this season.
Pick: Celtics
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Boston Celtics
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