Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Suns survived the Celtics 121-117. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.