Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 21 | 33 | 35 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 23 | 38 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Suns 126-114. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.