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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Chemistry Hot

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.