Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks knocked off the Suns 102-98. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.