Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns edged the Celtics 109-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.