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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 31 22 21 101
Phoenix SunsSuns 26 22 22 25 95

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Celtics edged the Suns 101-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.