Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 22 | 31 | 38 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Suns 123-113. Celtics' offense had its way with the Suns. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.