Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Suns 116-107. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.