Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 118 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Suns 118-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.