Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
144
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 124 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 45 | 30 | 35 | 144 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Suns 144-124. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.