Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 33 | 37 | 26 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Celtics survived the Suns 120-115. Celtics' offense had its way with the Suns. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.