Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showcased their scoring prowess by combining for 56 points, propelling the Boston Celtics to a 117-107 victory against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Saturday night.

Entering the game on a rare two-game losing streak and missing Kristaps Porzingis due to right hamstring tightness, the Celtics faced challenges. Despite Brown scoring 18 points in the first half and Tatum initially having a slow start with only seven points, Tatum found his rhythm and finished with 29 points, including 13 crucial points in the fourth quarter, securing the win for Boston.

Reflecting on his performance, Tatum acknowledged his improvement and credited his teammates. “I finally stopped turning the ball over,” he mentioned in a postgame interview. Tatum recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds, marking his 23rd this season. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla praised the team’s game management, discipline, and the impactful contribution of the bench, particularly highlighting Payton Pritchard’s defensive efforts. The Celtics’ bench outscored the Suns’ bench 27-16, with Luke Kornet leading with 14 points, while Al Horford, starting for the injured Porzingis, contributed 12 rebounds and nine points.

With the victory, the Celtics improved their overall record to 49-14 and maintained their streak of not losing three consecutive games this season. The team is set to continue its road trip, facing the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.