Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 34 | 21 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Suns 112-108. Celtics torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.