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An uncharacteristically poor defensive night cost the Boston Celtics during their Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Joe Mazzulla's team has been inconsistent on the defensive side of the floor all season despite consistently rising defensive rating rankings.

The Phoenix Suns will have some familiar faces back for Monday’s matchup against Philadelphia as they look to snap a four-game skid during this three-game road trip that ends Tuesday at Charlotte. Royce O’Neale is the only player on their injury report.