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Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 25 Feb 2026
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 81-97
26-21 20-29 11-30 24-17
Position#16
Record33-24
FormWLLWL
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game111.2
Phoenix Suns
USA
vs
Boston Celtics 🏆
USA
Position#5
Record37-19
FormWLWWW
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game108.0
USANBA· Mortgage Matchup Center
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics
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PHX v BOS
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BOS117
07 Dec 2022
PHX98
BOS125
10 Dec 2021
PHX111
BOS90
07 Feb 2021
PHX100
BOS91
18 Nov 2019
PHX85
BOS99
08 Nov 2018
PHX109
BOS116
26 Mar 2018
PHX94
BOS102
05 Mar 2017
PHX109
BOS106
26 Mar 2016
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BOS102
23 Feb 2015
PHX110
BOS115
19 Feb 2014
PHX100
BOS94
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PHX88
BOS113
28 Jan 2011
PHX88
BOS71
30 Dec 2009
PHX116
BOS98
22 Feb 2009
PHX108
BOS128
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
126-113
126
113
+13
126avg 104
H31/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
93-117
93
117
-24
70avg 104
H02/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
130-125
130
125
+5
121avg 104
A04/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
97-101
97
101
-4
88avg 104
H06/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
103-109
103
109
-6
92avg 104
H08/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
120-111
120
111
+9
114avg 104
H11/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
109-136
109
136
-27
100avg 104
H12/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
94-121
94
121
-27
74avg 104
A20/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
W
113-110 OT
113
110
+3
91avg 104
H21/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
77-92
77
92
-15
62avg 104
H23/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-25
26-22
45-32
29-34
20-24
23-25
28-36
22-32
30-41
37-31
34-22
29-31
29-25
26-34
27-17
15-25
22-24
25-34
24-23
32-28
36-16
29-32
31-27
24-36
25-37
27-38
28-37
29-24
25-30
24-31
22-37
23-23
21-25
22-26
34-22
19-23
20-20
20-27
17-24
20-21
219.7Avg total
106.2Scored
113.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)113.1111.2224.2+1.958%
Season at home (30)112.2108.4220.6+3.863%
Season away (27)114.0114.2228.2-0.352%
Last 10 (10)106.2113.5219.7-7.340%
Last 5 (5)102.6114.0216.6-11.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)106.9110.3217.1-3.457%
vs Similar (14)108.8111.6220.4-2.836%
vs Weaker (9)118.1105.1223.2+13.0100%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
106-117
106
117
-11
100avg 106
H29/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
112-93
112
93
+19
101avg 106
H31/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
107-79
107
79
+28
101avg 106
H01/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
110-100
110
100
+10
103avg 106
A04/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
114-93
114
93
+21
112avg 106
A05/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
98-96
98
96
+2
88avg 106
H07/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
89-111
89
111
-22
75avg 106
H08/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
124-105
124
105
+19
119avg 106
H12/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
121-110
121
110
+11
126avg 106
A20/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
111-89
111
89
+22
113avg 106
A22/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-38
28-22
30-27
30-30
40-25
32-21
17-20
23-27
26-26
30-16
22-19
29-18
32-29
20-15
34-23
24-33
18-17
31-25
36-21
29-30
15-29
23-30
36-15
24-22
24-35
29-25
15-25
21-26
36-27
36-17
26-26
26-35
36-32
38-19
28-22
19-37
28-28
32-22
24-21
27-18
208.5Avg total
109.2Scored
99.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (56)115.3108.0223.3+7.266%
Season at home (27)114.1107.7221.8+6.467%
Season away (29)116.4108.4224.8+8.066%
Last 10 (10)109.299.3208.5+9.980%
Last 5 (5)108.6102.2210.8+6.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)102.2104.4206.6-2.220%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)117.0105.8222.8+11.284%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -4.1-4.1Q2: +8.7+8.7Q3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q3: +4.9+4.9Q4Q4: -3.5-3.5Q4: -2.4-2.4
-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: -1.3-1.3Q2Q2: -4.1-4.1Q2: +8.7+8.7Q3Q3: +1.3+1.3Q3: +4.9+4.9Q4Q4: -3.5-3.5Q4: -2.4-2.4
Phoenix SunsBoston Celtics
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H31/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
43-49
43
49
-6
H02/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
67-72
67
72
-5
A04/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
55-59
55
59
-4
H06/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H08/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
65-48
65
48
+17
H11/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
52-75
52
75
-23
H12/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-61
49
61
-12
A20/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#13
L
43-51
43
51
-8
H21/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
40-47
40
47
-7
H23/02
NBA
108.0Avg total
51.3Scored
56.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.056.6113.5+0.453%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.754.4109.1+0.250%-
Last 30 away (14)59.659.0118.6+0.657%-
Last 10 (10)51.356.7108.0-5.420%-
Last 5 (5)49.856.4106.2-6.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)56.459.0115.4-2.643%-
vs Similar (14)53.357.6110.9-4.429%-
vs Weaker (9)63.153.0116.1+10.1100%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H29/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
72-46
72
46
+26
H31/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#21
W
56-42
56
42
+14
H01/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
52-44
52
44
+8
A04/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
49-42
49
42
+7
A05/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
38-59
38
59
-21
H07/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
53-60
53
60
-7
H08/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
72-44
72
44
+28
H12/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
74-51
74
51
+23
A20/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#7
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A22/02
NBA
107.0Avg total
57.2Scored
49.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.553.0111.5+5.563%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.551.0107.5+5.557%-
Last 30 away (16)60.254.8115.0+5.569%-
Last 10 (10)57.249.8107.0+7.470%-
Last 5 (5)59.452.8112.2+6.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)53.253.8107.0-0.640%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)59.652.8112.4+6.768%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 106.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀10%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.4 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.1 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws10.7 pts a game · 10% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.324.2
49.1%
54.8%48.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.815.7
35.0%
35.8%47.1
🏀 Free throws14.610.7
73.3%
78.1%10.7
They take 94.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 44.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 48% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 109.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.6 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.727.8
55.9%
54.8%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.214.0
34.0%
35.8%42.0
🏀 Free throws14.911.6
77.9%
78.1%11.6
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 25 Feb 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LWLLWLLWLW
Boston Celtics
WWWLWWWWWL
#16
League position
#5
-7.4
Net rating
+10.5
107.2
Offensive rating
115.3
114.6
Defensive rating
104.9
50.7%
Effective FG%
53.7%
56.0%
Opp. effective FG%
49.8%
12.2%
Turnover %
12.5%
28.5%
Off. rebound %
31.1%
0.16
Free-throw rate
0.16
35.0%
3-point %
34.0%
59.6%
Assist %
61.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence107.2 · 115.3Defence114.6 · 104.9Shooting50.7% · 53.7%3-point %35.0% · 34.0%Ball care12.2% · 12.5%Off. rebounds28.5% · 31.1%Free throws0.16 · 0.16Form (last 10/10)40% · 80%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Boston Celtics
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Phoenix Suns wins
7
Boston Celtics wins
DateGameScore
04/04/25Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns123-103
27/03/25Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics102-132
14/03/24Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns127-112
10/03/24Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics107-117
04/02/23Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns94-106
08/12/22Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics98-125
31/12/21Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns123-108
11/12/21Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics111-90
22/04/21Boston Celtics v Phoenix Suns99-86
07/02/21Phoenix Suns v Boston Celtics100-91
Phoenix Sunslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/02/26HPortland Trail Blazers77-92
21/02/26HOrlando Magic113-110 OT
20/02/26ASan Antonio Spurs94-121
12/02/26HOklahoma City Thunder109-136
11/02/26HDallas Mavericks120-111
08/02/26HPhiladelphia 76ers103-109
06/02/26HGolden State Warriors97-101
04/02/26APortland Trail Blazers130-125
02/02/26HLos Angeles Clippers93-117
31/01/26HCleveland Cavaliers126-113
Boston Celticslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/02/26ALos Angeles Lakers111-89
20/02/26AGolden State Warriors121-110
12/02/26HChicago Bulls124-105
08/02/26HNew York Knicks89-111
07/02/26HMiami Heat98-96
05/02/26AHouston Rockets114-93
04/02/26ADallas Mavericks110-100
01/02/26HMilwaukee Bucks107-79
31/01/26HSacramento Kings112-93
29/01/26HAtlanta Hawks106-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL58%
HomeLWLWL63%
AwayWWLWL52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games573027
Win %58%63%52%
Points / game113.1112.2114.0
Allowed / game111.2108.4114.2
Point differential+1.9+3.8-0.3
Avg total224.2220.6228.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%33%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)64% (11)29% (7)
Overtime %4%3%4%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW66%
HomeWWWLW67%
AwayLWWWW66%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games562729
Win %66%67%66%
Points / game115.3114.1116.4
Allowed / game108.0107.7108.4
Point differential+7.2+6.4+8.0
Avg total223.3221.8224.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+41%37%45%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (17)43% (7)50% (10)
Overtime %2%0%3%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder57441377%119.3108.0+11.3
2 Detroit Pistons56421475%117.3109.4+7.9
3 San Antonio Spurs55391671%118.4111.8+6.6
4 Boston Celtics56371966%115.3108.0+7.2
5 Cleveland Cavaliers59372263%119.5115.0+4.5
6 Houston Rockets56352162%114.5109.4+5.1
7 Denver Nuggets58362262%120.8116.3+4.5
8 Los Angeles Lakers55342162%115.6115.8-0.1
9 New York Knicks57352261%116.8111.8+5.1
10 Minnesota Timberwolves58352360%119.5115.0+4.5
11 Toronto Raptors57342360%114.0111.7+2.2
12 Phoenix Suns57332458%113.1111.2+1.9
13 Philadelphia 76ers58322655%116.6115.9+0.6
14 Orlando Magic54292554%115.1114.5+0.5
15 Miami Heat58312753%120.2117.1+3.1
16 Golden State Warriors58302852%115.5113.9+1.7
17 Atlanta Hawks60293148%117.0118.0-1.1
18 Portland Trail Blazers58283048%115.7118.2-2.6
19 Charlotte Hornets59283147%115.9113.4+2.4
20 Los Angeles Clippers57273047%112.1112.6-0.5
21 Milwaukee Bucks56253145%112.2115.4-3.1
22 Chicago Bulls59243541%115.8120.4-4.6
23 Memphis Grizzlies56213538%115.5117.8-2.4
24 Dallas Mavericks57213637%114.4117.6-3.2
25 Utah Jazz58184031%118.0125.9-7.9
26 New Orleans Pelicans59174229%114.8120.4-5.6
27 Washington Wizards57164128%112.2122.8-10.5
28 Brooklyn Nets57154226%106.9114.8-7.9
29 Indiana Pacers59154425%111.5119.2-7.7
30 Sacramento Kings59134622%110.3121.0-10.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns2620112481
Boston Celtics2129301797
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