Boston Celtics @ Phoenix Suns
14-14, 4-8 Away
90
14-14, 4-8 Away
18-9, 11-4 Home
100
18-9, 11-4 Home
Game Information
Mortgage Matchup Center
12:00 AM, 31 December 1997
Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 19,023
- Referees:
- Eddie F. Rush
- Ken Mauer
- Scott Foster
Team Stats
| | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 33-86 | 41-77 |
| Field Goal % | 38 | 53 |
| 3PT | 4-16 | 2-7 |
| Three Point % | 25 | 29 |
| FT | 20-30 | 16-28 |
| Free Throw % | 67 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 53 | 58 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 18 | 14 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 24 | 38 |
| Assists | 14 | 27 |
| Steals | 21 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 9 |
| Total Turnovers | 36 | 48 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 27 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 23 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Series
PHX wins 2-0
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | 9 | .700 | - | W1 |
| Boston | 18 | 11 | .621 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Toronto | 18 | 13 | .581 | 3.5 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 16 | 12 | .571 | 4 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 9 | 19 | .321 | 11 | W2 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 19 | 10 | .655 | - | L3 |
| Phoenix | 16 | 13 | .552 | 3 | W1 |
| Golden State | 16 | 15 | .516 | 4 | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 8 | 21 | .276 | 11 | W2 |
| Sacramento | 7 | 23 | .233 | 12.5 | L1 |
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