The Boston Celtics (21 - 33) took down the Phoenix Suns (29 - 28) 115 - 110 on Monday. Avery Bradley has been the go - to man for the Celtics since the All-Star break, averaging 24 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in that span. He led both teams in scoring Monday, putting up 23 points to go along with six steals in 29 minutes. Isaiah Thomas faced off against the team that dealt him away at the trade deadline last week. He had a plus - 21 off the bench, recording 21 points and seven assists in 27 minutes. Boston will be without big man Jared Sullinger for the remainder of the season due to a stress fracture in his foot. In his place, Tyler Zeller got the start at center Monday, posting 12 points and six rebounds in a team - high 36 minutes. Former Bucks guard Brandon Knight got the start for his new team Monday. In his first contest with the Suns, he came off the bench and had 13 points and five assists in 25 minutes against the Chicago Bulls, a 112 - 107 loss on Saturday. Knight started alongside Eric Bledsoe, who approached a triple - double with 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Alex Len continued his maturation process with 10 points, 12 boards and six blocked shots. The Suns are sitting on the 10th - best record in the Western Conference, and are chasing the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder for the eighth and final playoff spot. The Suns will head to Denver to face the Nuggets on Wednesday, while the Celtics will host the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
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