Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns demolished the Celtics 116-86. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.