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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 33 29 30 22 114
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 28 28 25 112

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Knicks squeaked past the Suns 114-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.