Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 28 | 26 | 40 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Suns 129-112. Celtics' offense had its way with the Suns. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.