Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 26 | 27 | 17 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Suns 114-100. Celtics torched the Suns on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
