Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 21 | 30 | 19 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Celtics 100-96. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.