Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 33 | 40 | 36 | 129 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 21 | 34 | 42 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Knicks 129-118. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.