Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 123 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics demolished the Suns 123-101. Celtics' offense had its way with the Suns. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.