NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 125-98 destruction of Suns
It’s not often that the Boston Celtics dealt an offensive blow to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night as the Celtics beat the (then) first-ranked West Suns 125-98.
And to add insult to injury, that score disguises just how strong Boston made it in the first three quarters of the game as the Celtics rose by as much as 45 points in what was said to be an open battle between the two conference leaders the night of Chris Paul’s return from an ongoing heel injury that sidelined the veteran point guard for a month.
Let’s take a look at what the NBA and Celtic’s Twitter had to say about the blowout win.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 8, 2022
-oOo-
Not sure if 2 Smart & 1 Blake 3s was how you expected this game to start…
— Mike Kawano (@KawanoMike) December 8, 2022
The Chris Paul steal ends Jaylen Brown’s streak after 97 minutes without a turnover.
— Sean Grande (@SeanGrandePBP) December 8, 2022
Jaylen Brown has been UBER aggressive so far tonight.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) December 8, 2022
Kornet, who already has a big dunk, hits three suns for an offensive rebound, finishing with a Brogdon 3.
Still valuable.— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) December 8, 2022
Malcolm Brogdon changes everything
— Josue Pavon (@Joe_Sway) December 8, 2022
This is only the second time Blake has played without a break of more than 3 days
He played on 10/22 and again on 10/24… he played 15 minutes in those two games combined
Let’s see what 1 game a week Blake has in the tank tonight!
— Brian Barrett (@itsbrianbarrett) December 8, 2022
Tatum Dirk’n out here in Phoenix
— Marc D’Amico (@Marc_DAmico) December 8, 2022
That’s a horrible phone call from Tony Brothers…he couldn’t possibly see that given his positioning
— Brian Barrett (@itsbrianbarrett) December 8, 2022
Kornet knocks away alley-oop passes to Ayton. Derrick White follows a slam. Blake Griffin 3 pointer.
Celtics of 19. Gosh.— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) December 8, 2022
Derrick White is only 1 of 5 but still has a great half.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 8, 2022
That ball movement that ended with Tatum missing the shot was still unreal, they’re so connected. I’m always impressed by this team that says a lot considering how they played.
– dr Justin Quinn (@justinquinnn) December 8, 2022
You. tipping. To play. Defense. With. Your. Face.
The NBA needs to get rid of this crap. And I’m saying that as someone who’s watched several Celtics do this fairly regularly.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) December 8, 2022
The Celtics lead the Suns 69-42 at halftime.
27 points is the biggest half-time lead of the season.
42 points are also the fewest they have allowed in the 1st half this season.
69 points are nice!— Max Lederman (@Max_Lederman) December 8, 2022
If the Celtics hold on, they’ve beaten every team in the Western Conference Top 6 to date (the Suns, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Kings and Mavericks).
— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) December 8, 2022
Play like a draw. Play right. ball movement
— Richard White (@RamblinWreck34) December 8, 2022
Blake Griffin’s legs were holding up pretty well after 32 minutes on Monday night.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) December 8, 2022
OK, now that’s weird
The Celtics are ridiculous
— Jack Simone (@JackSimoneNBA) December 8, 2022
The Celtics are seven points away from doubling the Suns.
middle of the third quarter.
— Marc D’Amico (@Marc_DAmico) December 8, 2022
The gap between the Celtics and the rest of the league is incredible right now. Boston has one hell of a chip on their shoulder this season. #BleedGreen
— Amina Smith (@aminajadeTV) December 8, 2022
Chris Paul hits a big 3 to reduce the lead to 42
— Kylie Cheung (@kylietcheung) December 8, 2022
Obviously, there is no clemency rule in the NBA
— Celtics Lab Podcast (@CelticsLab) December 8, 2022
Jaylen checks out after a meaningless 1:54 of the 4Q. I’m not sure why he was even in the game. #Celts #To sunbathe
— Gary Washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) December 8, 2022
