Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Celtics 118-97. Suns' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.