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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 20 32 25 39 116
New York KnicksKnicks 31 29 31 34 125

After Action Report

The Knicks edged the Suns 125-116. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.