Boston Celtics vs Phoenix Suns Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 24, 2026

Boston's second quarter surge sent this matchup decisively in the visitors' direction, as the Celtics' 29 points in Q2 outpaced Phoenix's 20 to swing momentum in a 207.5-projected contest that ultimately landed at 178—a full 29.5 points under the market total. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed. The combined 49 points in that second frame proved the game's turning point; Boston entered halftime up by 16 with a combined 96 first-half points already in the books, then defense tightened dramatically after intermission, with each of the final two quarters combining for just 41 points apiece.

Derrick White led Boston's charge with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Sam Hauser added 16 points and Neemias Queta anchored the paint with 14 points and 13 boards. Phoenix struggled to generate consistent offense throughout: Collin Gillespie managed 15 points, Grayson Allen scored 14, and Jalen Green added 13, but the Suns' 81 total points left them 16 points shy of the visitors' 97. The third quarter was particularly telling—just 41 combined points between both teams—as Boston's defense, allowing 99.3 per game over its last 10, clamped down while Phoenix (which had averaged 106.2 points in recent play) could not establish rhythm. Boston's 109.2-point average over the same stretch proved more than sufficient in a defensive grind.