Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 39 | 30 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns edged the Celtics 122-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.