Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Suns 109-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.