Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 21 | 38 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Celtics 105-97. Suns torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.