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They started slow, but the Celtics turned up the defense, grabbed some rebounds, and ran away from the Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX – When the Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics meet without their headliners, the spotlight doesn’t dim; it shifts. The Suns came in without Devin Booker or Dillon Brooks.

The Suns are 3-7 in their last 10 games while the Celtics (38-19) improved to 9-1 in their last 10 without Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair) and Jaylen Brown (right knee contusion). Tatum has missed all season while Brown sat out Tuesday’s game after scoring 32 points in Sunday’s 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

A Celtics forward explained why the team keeps winning regardless of who plays. What he revealed about the coaching staff was noteworthy.

The Boston Celtics didn't give the Phoenix Suns any breathing room on Tuesday night, allowing just 35 points in the second half en route to a blowout 97-81 win in Arizona. This lack of scoring isn't exclusive to the Suns, though, as the Celtics have held their opponents to 100 points or fewer in eight of their last 12 games.

Staying perfect: The Celtics had a four-game road trip after the All-Star break, playing against West teams with a winning record. They’re 3-0 thus far, including winning each game by double-digits. Their toughest test will be the Nuggets on the second game of a back-to-back, but the Celtics have impressed throughout this trip.

The Boston Celtics continued their impressive road trip against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday in a game that lacked star power.

The Boston Celtics got it done once again, picking up their fifth consecutive victory, and doing so without superstar Jaylen Brown.

Jaylen Brown is back in the Celtics lineup for Wednesday’s game in the Nuggets after missing Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns due to a right knee contusion. The Celtics star was removed from the injury report about seven hour before tip off as Boston prepares to go for their fifth straight win in Denver to close out their trip.