BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 2: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics dribbles
The Boston Celtics will visit the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, and here is everything you need to know.
The Celtics (50-23) are second in the Eastern Conference, and have been hit with several injuries in recent weeks. Kyrie Irving continues to rest his sore left knee before the playoffs begin, and Marcus Smart suffered a thumb injury recently. Irving had surgery on Saturday. Boston has nine regular-season games left to play.
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The Suns (19-55) are in last place in the West. Their top player, Devin Booker, has missed four straight games with a right hand injury.
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Stevens added that ever player on his roster that has played well this season could also get a lot of time on the court during the postseason.
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The game will begin at 10pm EST and will air on FSAZ, NBAtv, and NBSB.
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