Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 7 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Suns 126-123 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.