Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry
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Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 38 | 23 | 25 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 26 | 28 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Celtics 118-116. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.