I rarely favor underdogs against Boston, but the spot tonight seems fortunate for Phoenix, as Jayson Tatum is hobbled with an ankle injury he suffered on Monday. While the extent of the injury is unknown, it looked bad. Could Tatum play? Certainly. I just don't see the upside, as the Celtics are basically locked into the two-seed in the East.

Phoenix, meanwhile, has been playing much better ball, winning four straight overall and six straight at home. Bradley Beal is out tonight, but the Suns' offense will power through fine without him, as KD is coming off 42-point and 38-point performances, and Book is due for a bounce-back shooting performance after a couple of duds. Given that Phoenix is battling to secure a play-in spot, I don't envision Boston crushing the Suns.