Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 20 | 37 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns snuck past the Celtics 116-111. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.