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.