Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 20 | 23 | 34 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Suns 108-99. Celtics' offense had its way with the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.