Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 27 | 37 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Suns 121-115. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.