The Boston Celtics are at home on Monday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in an interconference showdown.
Boston enters Monday’s game with a 44-23 record after defeating the Washington Wizards on the road on Saturday night.
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0)© Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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In Saturday’s victory over the Wizards, Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics as he recorded 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists while Neemias Queta added 24 points, 10 rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Boston will try to grab another victory on Monday as they face off against the Suns in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Phoenix enters Monday’s contest with a 39-28 record after losing on the road to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Jalen Green led the way for the Suns in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 34 points, five rebounds and four assists while Devin Booker recorded 31 points and three rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Suns Injury Report: Will Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams Play?
For the Suns, they have only two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out both Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams.
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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Phoenix has ruled out Brooks due to a fractured left hand that has kept him out since February 22 and while he was able to shed his cast on Thursday, he has yet to be cleared for contact.
With Brooks still sidelined, Collin Gillespie and Royce O’Neale will likely both continue to have larger roles.
The Suns have ruled out Williams due to a left foot stress reaction that has kept him out since March 5.
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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With Williams still sidelined, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach will likely both continue to have increased roles.
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Celtics Injury Report: Will Derrick White Play?
On the other side, the Celtics have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Nikola Vucevic.
Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Boston has ruled out Vucevic as he continues to recover from surgery to repair a fractured right ring finger that has kept him out since March 8.
With Vucevic sidelined, Queta and Luka Garza will likely continue to have increased roles until he is cleared to return.
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9)© Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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The good news for the Celtics is that Derrick White is no longer listed on their injury report after he was able to return in Saturday’s victory over the Wizards after previously being listed as probable with a knee injury.
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Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Suns and Celtics from Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
