Boston Celtics 97, Phoenix Suns 81
NBA · 2026-02-24 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Phoenix Suns 97–81 on 2026-02-24 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:58 swung win probability 91% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Phoenix Suns lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 21 | 29 | 30 | 17 | 97 |
| Phoenix Suns | 26 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 81 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q2 2:58 swung win probability 91% → 43%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Lost Q3 11-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q3 1:39 (win probability 8% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 44.3% eFG vs a 53.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 22-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 10–0 | Q1 6:06 | 41% → 74% |
| Boston Celtics | 14–0 | Q2 2:58 | 91% → 43% |
| Boston Celtics | 16–0 | Q3 1:39 | 8% → 0% |
| Phoenix Suns | 14–0 | Q4 9:24 | 0% → 0% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 5:51 | 0% → 0% |
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q4 0:30 | 0% → 0% |