Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns: preview and player stats (Jan 4, 2027)

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Jayson TatumF41.1 FG, 88.8 FT
BOS26.3PointsPHX25.5
Devin BookerG49.5 FG, 93.8 FT
Neemias QuetaC4.5 DREB, 2.3 OREB
BOS6.8ReboundsPHX7.3
Miles BridgesF5.9 DREB, 1.4 OREB
Jayson TatumF2.7 TOV, 33.9 MIN
BOS7.5AssistsPHX5.0
Devin BookerG2.5 TOV, 34.0 MIN
Paul GeorgeF · Day to day10 games
BOS2.1StealsPHX2.0
Collin GillespieG11 games
Neemias QuetaC12 games
BOS1.3BlocksPHX1.0
Khaman MaluachC11 games

They have not met this season.

Paul GeorgeDay to day· back Nov 15Report updated · Nov 11, 11:00 PM
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George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. George will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Mavericks. With the veteran forward sidelined, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez are all candidates to see increased playing time.

Mark WilliamsOut· back Feb 3
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Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.
Drew TimmeDay to day· back Nov 15Report updated · Nov 13, 11:30 AM
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The Suns claimed Timme off waivers Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com. After being let go by Minnesota on Saturday, Timme wasn't allowed to go through waivers unclaimed without Phoenix snatching him up. With Mark Williams (shoulder) likely out through the All-Star break, Timme helps reinforce Phoenix's depth at center.

Key players · BOS: Boston Celtics key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Jayson Tatum	33.9	26.3	6.1	7.5
Paul George	30.1	22.0	5.2	3.8
Derrick White	29.8	12.8	2.9	5.2
Payton Pritchard	27.3	13.3	3.3	3.7
Neemias Queta	22.6	9.2	6.8	1.8

Key players · PHX: Phoenix Suns key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Devin Booker	34.0	25.5	2.5	5.0
Dillon Brooks	29.8	14.9	3.8	2.1
Miles Bridges	29.7	14.6	7.3	3.1
Jalen Green	27.1	11.8	3.4	3.1
Collin Gillespie	24.4	7.7	2.2	4.1

Boston Celtics: Boston Celtics: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 11	@ TOR	Won 98–93	−4.5, covered	215.5, went under
Nov 10	@ PHI	Won 123–101	−1.5, covered	217.5, went over
Nov 8	@ MIL	Won 117–97	−13.5, covered	222.5, went under
Nov 6	@ CHA	Won 119–80	−10.5, covered	209.5, went under
Nov 4	vs MIL	Won 109–102	−11.5, did not cover	222.5, went under

Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 12	vs CHA	Won 101–96	−6.5, did not cover	214.5, went under
Nov 10	vs LAC	Won 133–110	−3.5, covered	224.5, went over
Nov 9	vs SAS	Lost 96–122	+9.5, did not cover	224.5, went under
Nov 7	vs HOU	Won 102–99	+6.5, covered	223.5, went under
Nov 5	vs ORL	Won 117–104	−1.5, covered	222.5, went under