White scored 22 points and Hauser added 16, as the Celtics defeated the Suns 97-81.

February 25th - The Celtics defeated the Suns 97-81. White contributed 22 points , 8 rebounds, and 8 assists; Hauser hit 4 three-pointers for 16 points; and Keltakovic recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. For the Suns, Gillespie had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Suns started faster, taking an early 7- point lead. The Celtics stabilized the situation and narrowed the gap by relying on outside shooting. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns led 26-21. In the second quarter, the Suns extended their lead to double digits, but the Celtics quickly adjusted, with White hitting consecutive three-pointers and scoring 13 points in the quarter, leading the team to take the lead. At halftime, the Celtics led 50-46.

After switching sides, the Celtics, relying on Hauser's three-pointers, scored 13 points in the quarter , quickly widening the gap to over 20 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics maintained an 80-57 lead. In the final quarter, the Suns attempted a comeback to close the gap to 14 points, but the Celtics remained composed, using inside attacks and transition offense to widen the lead again. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Suns 97-81.

Celtics player statistics

White had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists; Hauser had 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Kelta had 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists; Shaiman had 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists; Pritchard had 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Vucevic had 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Harper had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Walsh had 5 points and 4 rebounds; Garza had 3 points and 3 rebounds.

Suns player data

Gillespie 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Allen 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Green 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Dunn 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; O'Neal 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Coffey 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Maluachi 5 points, 2 rebounds; Iguodala 4 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists; Breja 3 points, 1 assist

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