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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 26 30 32 115
Phoenix SunsSuns 24 27 26 25 102

After Action Report

The Celtics pulled away from the Suns 115-102. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.