Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
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Boston CelticsCeltics
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 26 | 30 | 17 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Suns 99-98. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.