Boston stunned the league today, pulling out a brilliant performance to topple heavily-favored Phoenix 111-106. "It hasn't been in the news much, but we've been getting better each game. Today was just the breakthrough in what has been a long process of improvement," said Boston star Dick. "I guess the secret's out, though, and we're not going to be catching anyone else off guard."

Boston was led by Dick (17 points, 15 boards, 2 assists, 3 blocks), Pack (33 points, 0 assists), Owens (21 points, a steal, 2 blocks). Phoenix was led by Celaya (38 points, 7 boards, 4 assists, 2 blocks), Fripp (24 points, 0 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Dupree (19 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks).

Boston halted their slide at 6 games, and jump to 2-12. They stay at #5 in the Atlantic and remain at #15 overall in the Eastern Conference. Phoenix drop to 10-4 and 8-3 at home. They move down to #3 in the Pacific and drop to #5 overall in the Western Conference.

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