Boston, on the other hand, continues to look like the hottest team in the league, winning nine of its last 10 games. Over that stretch, the Celtics are averaging 118.7 points, 48.9 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 5.8 steals, and 4.8 blocks while holding opponents to just 103.9 points per contest and shooting 47.5 percent from the field.

As Brunson shook off the cobwebs throughout the night, the man who has saved New York over and over this season appeared. Brunson scored seven of his 15 points within the final two minutes as Phoenix put a scare into New York late in the fourth quarter.