Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 22 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 15 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Celtics 120-116 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.