Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 134 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 32 | 37 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns snuck past the Knicks 135-134. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Shots just aren't falling for the Knicks lately; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.