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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns will face off at TD Garden.
For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
Suns Injury Report
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 113-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Suns have ruled out Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams.
Brooks had been in the middle of a very strong season with averages of 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range in 50 games.
Duane Rankin of azcentral wrote of Williams: “From Suns morning shootaround: Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal stress reaction) working with Brian Randle as he remains out due to injury. Suns announced March 5 that Williams would be re-evaluated in 2-to-3 weeks. It’ll be two weeks later this week.”
Celtics Injury Report
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Nikola Vucevic #4 of the Boston Celtics makes a pass during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
The Celtics have ruled out John Tonje and Nikola Vucevic.
Vucevic had been averaging 10.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range in his first 12 games with Boston.
Yahoo Sports wrote (on March 7): “Nikola Vucevic underwent successful surgery today to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger, the Celtics announced. He will be reevaluated in 3–4 weeks.”
Suns And Celtics This Season
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 05: Head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Bulls defeated the Suns 105-103. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Suns come into the night as the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 39-28 record in 67 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 17-15 on the road).
Following the Celtics, the Suns will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics yells to a teammate during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The Celtics enter play as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 44-23 record in 67 games.
They have won six out of ten (and are 22-10 at home).
Following the Suns, the Celtics will host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 07: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives the ball past Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Last season, the Suns missed the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in the second round.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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