Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 88 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns demolished the Celtics 116-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.