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Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 28 | 36 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Suns shocked the Celtics 125-119. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.