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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 17 27 36 36 116
Phoenix SunsSuns 29 31 25 33 118

After Action Report

The Suns snuck past the Knicks 118-116. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.