The Phoenix Suns aim to hand the Boston Celtics their third consecutive loss in their Saturday night matchup. Boston’s 11-game winning streak ended with a 105-104 loss to Cleveland, followed by a 115-109 defeat at Denver. Jaylen Brown had 41 points and 14 rebounds against Denver, but Boston faced challenges, with Jayson Tatum having an off night. Tatum is probable for Saturday’s game despite an ankle injury, while Brown is questionable (sacroiliac). The Suns hope to include guard Devin Booker, who’s been questionable due to a sprained ankle. Booker averages 27.5 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. Before the win against Toronto, coach Frank Vogel mentioned Booker’s day-to-day progress. Kevin Durant contributed 35 points in the Suns’ recent victory, while Grayson Allen set a franchise record with seven 3-pointers in the first quarter. Allen leads the NBA in 3-point percentage (47.5 percent). The upcoming game marks the first of two regular-season meetings between Boston and Phoenix, followed by another matchup in Boston. Durant acknowledges the Suns’ impressive season, praising their starting five and overall lineup versatility.
