Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Suns 119-116. Knicks torched the Suns on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.