Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
90
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Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Suns 100-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.