Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 123 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 26 | 36 | 36 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns held off the Knicks 132-123. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.