Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 28 | 19 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Celtics snuck past the Suns 101-96. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.