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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 27 25 25 108
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 24 20 20 89

After Action Report

The Suns pulled away from the Celtics 108-89. Suns' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.