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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
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Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 34 32 34 126
Phoenix SunsSuns 19 33 33 33 118

After Action Report

The Celtics fended off the Suns 126-118. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.