The Phoenix Suns play host to the Boston Celtics at Footprint Center on Wednesday.

The Celtics (20-5) have the best record in the NBA, and it's not relatively close. This club has been superior to every other team in the league, and it's hard to find a weakness. They rank in the Top-3 of almost every defensive metric and still have one of the best offenses as well. Having wings like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will do that because those two are well on their way to the All-Star game. Those aren't the only ones stepping up, though, with veterans like Al Horford, Marcus Smart and Malcolm Brogdon all playing well too. This is simply one of the most talented teams in the league, and it's scary because they have some of the best depth as well.

The Suns (16-8) have been unstoppable at home this season, posting a 12-2 record at Footprint Center. They also come into this matchup amid their best stretch of the year, winning seven of their last nine in total. That's the club that led the NBA in wins last season, and it's impressive watching this team come together. They got that league-leading mark last year with numerous players getting injured, and that's happening again this year. Chris Paul has been out for a month with a heel issue, and it's unclear if or when he'll be ready to return. Cameron Payne has been fantastic in his absence, though, averaging nearly 20 points and 10 assists per game. As long as he's doing that, this team should be fine with Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton balling out.

These teams split their two meetings last season, with the home team winning both. Those matchups were both lopsided games, each being decided by 15 points or more.