The Boston Celtics cooled down the red-hot Phoenix Suns with a win Thursday night at TD Garden.
Kemba Walker was the star for Boston leading the way with 32 points, tying his season-high, and going 11 for 17Â from the floor (5 for 11Â from 3). Jayson Tatum had a rough shooting night (15Â points, 3 for 17) but contributed in other ways with 11Â rebounds and six assists. Tristan Thompson added nine points and 12Â boards.
Chris Paul scored 22 points for a Suns team that simply wasn't able to find any offensive consistency. Devin Booker added 15 before fouling out.
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Here's a recap of the C's victory, which marks their seventh in their last eight games.
FINAL SCORE: Celtics 99, Suns 86
CELTICS' RECORD: 32-27
Celtics vs. Suns highlights
Marcus Smart making winning plays:
Jabari Parker throws one down:
Aaron Nesmith drills a big 3:
Incredible D from Smart:
Kemba Walker putting on a show:
Payton Pritchard getting hot from deep:
UP NEXT:
Friday, April 23Â at 7:30Â p.m. ET at Brooklyn Nets