Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 19 | 25 | 38 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Celtics downed the Suns 97-84. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.