Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
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Phoenix SunsSuns
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 34 | 25 | 36 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 32 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Suns 111-108. Celtics' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.