Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 34 | 24 | 25 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns rolled past the Celtics 128-103. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.