Brown’s 41 stunned Phoenix
Jaylen Brown exploded for 41 points with a fourth‑quarter heroics as the Celtics topped the Suns — Jayson Tatum added 21–7–4 while Devin Booker still scored 40 in a high‑scoring tilt NBA X.
Boston closed Monday, March 16, 2026, with a 120–112 victory at TD Garden. (espn.com) Brown poured in 18 points during the fourth quarter to spark the Celtics’ late run. (boston.com) He went 19‑for‑21 from the free‑throw line and 10‑for‑20 from the field, logged 40 minutes, and added seven rebounds and six assists. (espn.com) Jayson Tatum was making his fifth game back from an Achilles injury, a return milestone the team has tracked since he came off its injury list. (boston.com) Devin Booker shot 15‑for‑24 from the floor and 8‑for‑9 at the line as Phoenix kept the game high‑scoring throughout. (espn.com) The victory improved Boston’s record to 45–23 while Phoenix fell to 39–29. (espn.com) Phoenix’s loss marked its second straight defeat after a prior four‑game winning streak had ended. (boston.com)
