Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Suns 114-95. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.