Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Knicks downed the Suns 113-103. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.