Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 25 | 34 | 24 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Suns 113-112. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.