Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Celtics 116-107. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
