Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Suns 99-98. Knicks torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.