The 20-5 Boston Celtics continue their longest road trip of the 2022-23 season by heading west to Arizona’s Footprint Center arena to face the 10-8 Phoenix Suns as they try to make their current win streak stretch to three games while the Suns hope to get back in the win column after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play in it.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL) and Robert Williams III (knee) are listed as out, and Malcolm Brogdon (illness) is probable.
For the Suns, Cam Johnson (knee), Jae Crowder (not with team), and Duane Washington, Jr. (hip) are out, and Torrey Craig (groin) and Chris Paul (heel) are questionable.
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 7, 2022
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Grant Williams
- Al Horford
Phoenix Suns
- Cam Payne
- Devin Booker
- Mikal Bridges
- Ish Wainwright
- Deandre Ayton
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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 6, 2022
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 12/7/22
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, NBC Boston Sports
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
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