Celtics Look To End Two-Game Slide
The Boston Celtics play host to the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on Saturday evening.

The Celtics (27-13) are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have dropped two in a row. This marks their first game of a three-game home stand, as they look to bounce back from a loss in their last home contest and build on their 16-4 home record. The Celtics average 111.5 points per game and are holding their opponents to an average of 105.2 points per game. They average 8.1 steals per game and are limiting themselves to an average of 13.1 turnovers per game. Kemba Walker leads the Celtics with 22.1 points and 4.9 assists per game. Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Enes Kanter has been playing well and is averaging 11.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks, in 20 minutes per game. Jaylen Brown (thumb) missed the Celtics' last contest and remains questionable for action on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Suns (17-24) have won six of their last 10 games and are coming off a decisive win in New York on Thursday evening. This marks their third and final game of a road trip, where they have gone 1-1, so far. They are 8-10 on the road and have dropped two of their last three road games. The Suns are averaging 113.3 points per game but they are allowing opponents an average of 113.9 points per game. The Suns make an average of 19.2 free throws per game, which is sixth most in the league. Devin Booker leads the Suns with an average of 26.2 points per game. Ricky Rubio came up huge with 25 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds, four steals and a block, in the Suns' most recent contest, and he is averaging 13.6 points, 9.4 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. Kelly Oubre Jr. (concussion) missed the last contest and remains questionable for action on Saturday.
Posted on: 1/17/2020 1:40 PM
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