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