Phoenix Suns 112, Boston Celtics 120
NBA · 2026-03-16 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Phoenix Suns 120–112 on 2026-03-16 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:00 swung win probability 20% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 32 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 112 |
| Boston Celtics | 31 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 1:00 swung win probability 20% → 100%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 4:39 (win probability 34% → 68% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q1 4:39 | 34% → 68% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q2 10:25 | 50% → 83% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 8:51 | 60% → 90% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 10:19 | 67% → 97% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 1:00 | 20% → 100% |