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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.