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Justin Quinn

Celtics at Suns: Boston extinguishes Phoenix with epic 125-98 beatdown

The Boston Celtics tilt with the West’s No. 1 team, the Phoenix Suns, was supposed to be a clash of the titans. But the Celtics unleashed the Kraken on the Suns instead, putting together a 125-98 statement win for the ages instead with an absolutely blistering offensive drubbing.

Leading by as much as 45 points in this contest in a game they did not trail after the midway point of the first quarter, Boston put the league on notice that they intend to crush all comers in 2022-23. Five players scored in double figures for the Celtics in the victory, including Jayson Tatum (25 points, 5 rebounds), Jaylen Brown (25 points, 7 boards), Grant Williams (14 points, 6 rebounds), Malcolm Brogdon (16 points, 5 assists), and Luke Kornet (12 points, 4 rebounds).

Let’s take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the Celtics’ 26th game of their 2022-23 campaign.

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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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