Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 41 | 31 | 26 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 24 | 25 | 39 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Knicks 127-118. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.