The number one seed Celtics took on the number one seed in the west the Phoenix Suns and dominated from the start.  They went up 10 early- it was 31-21 after the first quarter. The Celtics were knocking down shots at an efficient rate and played defense really well on the 2nd highest-rated offense in the league. This game was a statement- from a team that has been demanding respect all season.

Jaylen Brown started off slow but ended up heating up and got Devin Booker into early foul trouble with 4 fouls in the 2nd quarter they kept them from shooting the ball well with good defense and led by  27 at the half and started the 2nd half really strong and continued to dominate through the 3rd quarter Devin booker didn’t play since he was in foul trouble. It was Chris pauls first game back from injury and didn’t play well either as well as Mikal bridges who shot 2-12

The starters eventually were taken out of the game and the bench was eventually put in and continued to play well and finished the game with a score of 125-98 to give it a 21-5 record.