Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Suns 103-99. Every possession went the Knicks way. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.