Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Suns 101-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.