Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 24 | 30 | 13 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Celtics 109-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.