Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
143
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 32 | 45 | 28 | 143 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Suns demolished the Celtics 143-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.