Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Suns knocked off the Knicks 115-99. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.