Celtics (20-5) at Suns (16-8) Game #26 12/7/22

[Roy H.]

I knew we were better.  I didn’t think we were +27 in the first half better.  And that wasn’t even a great offensive performance.

[ozgod]

Maintaining focus after coming back out for 24 more minutes with a 25 post lead is one of the bigger challenges in the NBA. Let’s hope they don’t come out thinking the game is already won. We’ve lost games with bigger leads

[blink]

I like the effort and push that the C’s had once they got a big lead.  Bronson, Brown, Smart all really trying to keep the foot on the gas.

[Sophomore]

Phoenix is 12-2 at home this season and we are up by 27 at the half.  This Celtics team is fantastic.

No Al, no Rob. Nice nice half. Keep it up, because if PHX heats up they will score in bunches.

not sure I’ve seen as talented a player as Ayton with such a low motor.

[gouki88]

I knew we were better.  I didn’t think we were +27 in the first half better.  And that wasn’t even a great offensive performance.

I didn't think we were that much better without our top 2 bigs

[RockinRyA]

I'd be livid if I were a Suns fan.  It's one thing to miss shots, but they're getting outhustled badly.

Yeah they're p---ed. One comment said Ayton just came back as the Celtics were already taking their second attempt.

[blink]

I am really starting to appreciate Blake.  It is all grit and hustle with him at this point.

[liam]

I love when we play fast!

[JSD]

Brown has been leading the way with 17 points, while White has been a +22 on the court. Blake Griffin has also contributed 6 rebounds. The Celtics are up by 27 at the half.

[gouki88]

I am really starting to appreciate Blake.  It is all grit and hustle with him at this point.

His offensive IQ is really good too. Sets sticky screens, makes good passes and reads, has excellent timing on his drop-offs and rolls, and leaks out into dangerous spots whether putting his big frame in the way or popping out to the perimeter.

[radiohead]

We only have 7 threes, but still have 69 points at the half.

[Sophomore]

I am really starting to appreciate Blake.  It is all grit and hustle with him at this point.

Tonight is another really good matchup for him. Ayton’s got a really low motor, and Paul is struggling to do anything with him on the pick and roll, coming back from his injury.

[angryguy77]

Feels like anything less than a sweep during this road trip is not good enough for them with the hustle they're showing tonight.

[Sophomore]

Brown has been leading the way with 17 points, while White has been a +22 on the court. Blake Griffin has also contributed 6 rebounds. The Celtics are up by 27 at the half.

Derrick White, just walking up to suns players and taking the ball: I’ll have that, thanks.

[trickybilly]

It takes a while for the media narrative to catch up, but JB might be going supernova before our eyes right up to Tatum or even above, his last 10 games, his shooting splits??!?

Admittedly a contract year....